# Bolton Le Sands Pre-School

Bolton Le Sands Pre-School is a full-day nursery at OFF PACKET LANE BOLTON-LE-SANDS, CARNFORTH, LA5 8DW, in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-le-sands-pre-school-309240  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: OFF PACKET LANE BOLTON-LE-SANDS, CARNFORTH, LA5 8DW
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01524 824907
- Ofsted URN: 309240

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 2023, 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/16/309240

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 309240). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309240)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309240)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309240)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1556931)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: OFF PACKET LANE BOLTON-LE-SANDS, CARNFORTH, LA5 8DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.105067,-2.789509

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Carnforth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Carnforth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crag Bank Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crag-bank-under-fives-309280) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Infinity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ey540163) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Nippers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-day-nursery-ltd-309733) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Furnace Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furnace-barn-day-nursery-ey454577) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Infinity Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ltd-2882058) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Over Kellet Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-kellet-playgroup-309409) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bolton Le Sands Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bolton Le Sands Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bolton Le Sands Pre-School take?

Bolton Le Sands Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bolton Le Sands Pre-School?

Carnforth is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bolton Le Sands Pre-School?

You can call 01524 824907.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309240)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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