# Bolton School Infant and Nursery School

Bolton School Infant and Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Bolton School Infant and Nursery, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA, in Gilnow, Bolton. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-2772364  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bolton School Infant and Nursery, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01204 840201
- Website: http://www.boltonschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2772364

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 2024, 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/16/2772364

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2772364). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772364)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772364)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772364)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1873842)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bolton School Infant and Nursery, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.578888,-2.454718

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Haslam Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gilnow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Haslam Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-2726519) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456639) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-childrens-opportunity-group-playgroup-ey544904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gaskells Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-ey390813) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-2565023) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456633) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bolton School Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bolton School Infant and Nursery School take?

Bolton School Infant and Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bolton School Infant and Nursery School?

Bolton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bolton School Infant and Nursery School?

You can call 01204 840201 and visit www.boltonschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772364)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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