# Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup

Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Lowndes Street Nursery, Lowndes Street, Bolton, BL1 4QB, in Cope Bank, Bolton. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-childrens-opportunity-group-playgroup-ey544904  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lowndes Street Nursery, Lowndes Street, Bolton, BL1 4QB
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01204 491085
- Website: http://www.boltoncog.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY544904

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY544904

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY544904). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544904)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544904)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544904)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/65828)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lowndes Street Nursery, Lowndes Street, Bolton, BL1 4QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.586638,-2.458066

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hatfield Road 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 Bolton there are about 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

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Church Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456639) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Heaton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-house-nursery-2578737) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456633) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-2726519) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bolton School Infant and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-2772364) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gaskells Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-ey390813) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup take?

Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup?

Bolton is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup?

You can call 01204 491085 and visit www.boltoncog.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544904)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bolton+Children%27s+Opportunity+Group&query_place_id=ChIJEQlwVwune0gR-WGG4ihGV9U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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