# Gaskells Private Day Nursery

Gaskells Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 7 Gaskell Street, Bolton, BL1 2QU, in Victory, Bolton. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 17 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-ey390813  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Gaskell Street, Bolton, BL1 2QU
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01204 399818
- Website: http://www.gaskellsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY390813

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 February 2023, 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/EY390813

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2009 (Reference EY390813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390813)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390813)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390813)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/74241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Gaskell Street, Bolton, BL1 2QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.583427,-2.442365

- Station: Bolton, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thomasson Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hatfield Road Playground, 0.3 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Olive School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-2565023) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2844570) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-2600869) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456633) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bolton School Infant and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-2772364) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Years And Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-and-pre-school-centre-2565854) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gaskells Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gaskells Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gaskells Private Day Nursery take?

Gaskells Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gaskells Private Day Nursery?

Bolton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gaskells Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01204 399818 and visit www.gaskellsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390813)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gaskells+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpcQQmQene0gRgXfvvbBFRkM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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