# Buckshaw Village Nursery

Buckshaw Village Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ, in Buckshaw Village, Lancashire. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckshaw-village-nursery-ey428068  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ
- Registered places: 111
- Ofsted URN: EY428068

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428068

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY428068). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428068)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428068)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428068)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/377383)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.678432,-2.658015

- Station: Buckshaw Parkway, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Buckshaw Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Maltby Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Village Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Guernsey Avenue Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Buckshaw Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chorley-2678440) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gelston Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gelston-manor-day-nursery-ey478797) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey539307) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hearts and Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-and-minds-ey458179) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou Euxton Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-euxton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2518503) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-day-nursery-chorley-ey552739) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buckshaw Village Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buckshaw Village Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buckshaw Village Nursery take?

Buckshaw Village Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buckshaw Village Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428068)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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