# Bright Futures @ the gateway

Bright Futures @ the gateway is a full-day nursery at The Gateway, Green Lane, BOLTON, BL3 2PH, in Burnden, Bolton. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 44 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-the-gateway-ey395353  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gateway, Green Lane, BOLTON, BL3 2PH
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01204 386530
- Website: http://www.brightfuturesbolton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY395353

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 January 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/EY395353

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY395353). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395353)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395353)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395353)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gateway, Green Lane, BOLTON, BL3 2PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.561257,-2.408968

- Station: Moses Gate, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Great Lever Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Moses Gate Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 44 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lake House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-private-day-nursery-ltd-2726395) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [All Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-smiles-pre-school-2590850) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Teddies House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-house-2726869) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Base Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-base-nursery-2871260) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hocus Pocus Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hocus-pocus-day-nursery-ltd-ey254518) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Highmeadows Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highmeadows-day-nursery-limited-ey405574) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Futures @ the gateway's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Futures @ the gateway Good at its inspection on 12 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Futures @ the gateway take?

Bright Futures @ the gateway is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Futures @ the gateway?

Moses Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Futures @ the gateway?

You can call 01204 386530 and visit www.brightfuturesbolton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395353)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Futures+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJy8jhpkCme0gRsGfdjGMzqmo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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