# Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HQ, in Astley, Wigan. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-ey471981  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HQ
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01942 363620
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/astley-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY471981

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 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/EY471981

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY471981). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471981)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471981)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471981)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1136211)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.500756,-2.448590

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Withington Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ellesmere Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tyldesley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodland Adventure Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-2628023) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thrive Lark Hill House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-lark-hill-house-ey372041) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2619729) | Inadequate |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Boothstown Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boothstown-playgroup-ey434832) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Flowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-2819653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Top Chapel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-chapel-day-nursery-2579225) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01942 363620 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471981)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Astley+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ56AAJkqoe0gRTO4dt3N1o1s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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