# Bolton Nursery

Bolton Nursery is a full-day nursery at Colby Lane, Bolton, Appleby, CA16 6AW, in Bolton, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-nursery-ey292208  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Colby Lane, Bolton, Appleby, CA16 6AW
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY292208

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292208

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY292208). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292208)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292208)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292208)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colby Lane, Bolton, Appleby, CA16 6AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.600429,-2.559941

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Long Marton School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ey478437) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Little VIPs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-vips-daycare-2791518) |  |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Red Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-squirrels-nursery-ey350376) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Little Oaks At Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-2534527) | Outstanding |  |  | 8.2 miles |
| [Penrith Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrith-pre-school-nursery-317572) | Good |  |  | 8.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bolton Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bolton Nursery take?

Bolton Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292208)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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