# Heaton Dene Nursery School

Heaton Dene Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Heaton Dene Farm, Bolton, BL5 3NJ, in Cooper Turning, Bolton. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hilltop Early Learning Provision Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-dene-nursery-school-ey546881  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heaton Dene Farm, Bolton, BL5 3NJ
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01942 813844
- Website: http://www.heatondene.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hilltop Early Learning Provision Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hilltop-early-learning-provision-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY546881

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 September 2025, 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/EY546881

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY546881). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546881)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546881)
- 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/EY546881)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/994578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heaton Dene Farm, Bolton, BL5 3NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.574609,-2.556611

- Station: Horwich Parkway, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: `The Poacher' Park, 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Aspull Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Blackrod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-2683678) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aspull Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspull-pre-school-ey416220) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Lilys @ Lostock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-lostock-2804137) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Moorlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Sticks Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sticks-forest-school-2590642) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little People Day Nursery Aspull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-day-nursery-aspull-2735304) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heaton Dene Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Heaton Dene Nursery School Good at its inspection on 1 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heaton Dene Nursery School take?

Heaton Dene Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Heaton Dene Nursery School?

Heaton Dene Nursery School is run by Hilltop Early Learning Provision Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Heaton Dene Nursery School?

Horwich Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heaton Dene Nursery School?

You can call 01942 813844 and visit www.heatondene.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546881)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heaton+Dene+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXYEk_OMIe0gRgKbTz6lZxlM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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