# Bolitho Nursery

Bolitho Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bolitho Nursery, Polwithen Road, Penzance, TR18 4JR, in Alverton, Cornwall. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolitho-nursery-ey541715  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bolitho Nursery, Polwithen Road, Penzance, TR18 4JR
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01736 332677
- Website: https://www.bolithonursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY541715

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541715

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY541715). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541715)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541715)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541715)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1389866)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bolitho Nursery, Polwithen Road, Penzance, TR18 4JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.119863,-5.547949

- Station: Penzance, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Penlee Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lariggan Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Princess May Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Heamoor Old School Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensans Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Nancealverne School |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heamoor Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newlyn School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Skylar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylar-ey550842) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Willows Educare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-educare-148968) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Oasis Community Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oasis-community-childcare-centre-103172) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Marazion Oasis Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marazion-oasis-childcare-centre-2496718) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Nancledra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nancledra-preschool-ey216580) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Sunny Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-corner-pre-school-102876) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bolitho Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bolitho Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bolitho Nursery take?

Bolitho Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bolitho Nursery?

Penzance is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bolitho Nursery?

You can call 01736 332677 and visit www.bolithonursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541715)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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