# Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group

Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group is a sessional pre-school at Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ, in Gregson Lane, Lancashire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brindle-st-josephs-nursery-group-309683  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 309683

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 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/16/309683

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1997 (Reference 309683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309683)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309683)
- 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/16/309683)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.729434,-2.616705

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Coupe Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Clayton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Coppice School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oakmount Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakmount-day-nursery-ltd-2835610) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Playdor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdor-nursery-school-ey543260) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Baby Brook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-brook-nursery-ey496995) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Footprints Child Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-child-care-ltd-ey435809) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Bamber Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-bamber-bridge-503750) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Townley House Independent Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-independent-nursery-school-2691129) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group Good at its inspection on 13 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group take?

Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group?

Bamber Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309683)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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