# Croft House Nursery

Croft House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bridge Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7BT, in Horwich, Bolton. It is registered for 150 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-house-nursery-ey553522  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridge Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7BT
- Registered places: 150
- Phone: 01204 697613
- Website: https://www.crofthousenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY553522

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY553522

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553522)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553522)
- Registered places: 150 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553522)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1017794)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bridge Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599545,-2.542371

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Station Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Beacon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horwich Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horwich-day-nursery-2836747) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Future Champions Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-childrens-nursery-2832545) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Moorlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lilys @ Lostock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-lostock-2804137) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Blackrod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-2683678) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-316022) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Croft House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Croft House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Croft House Nursery take?

Croft House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 150 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Croft House Nursery?

Blackrod is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Croft House Nursery?

You can call 01204 697613 and visit www.crofthousenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553522)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Croft+House+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJy_jf8QoJe0gRMsyn3qR0zZU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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