# Bowland Preschool

Bowland Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED, in Primrose, Lancashire. It is registered for 16 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowland-preschool-ey549286  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01200 441374
- Website: https://bowland.atctrust.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549286

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2025, 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/EY549286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549286)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549286)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.867169,-2.394293

- Station: Clitheroe, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Henthorn Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Clitheroe Castle Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Henthorn Park Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ribblesdale School | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Edisford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Moorland School Limited |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cascades Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cascades-childcare-ey539851) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-ey430038) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Edisford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edisford-day-nursery-2804242) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bambinos Boutique Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-boutique-daycare-ltd-ey541400) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Brookside Out of School Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-out-of-school-care-club-309793) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Moorland Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorland-private-nursery-2879914) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bowland Preschool's opening hours?

Bowland Preschool opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bowland Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bowland Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bowland Preschool take?

Bowland Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bowland Preschool?

Clitheroe is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bowland Preschool?

You can call 01200 441374 and visit bowland.atctrust.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549286)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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