# Heaton House Nursery

Heaton House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 553 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AE, in Cope Bank, Bolton. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-house-nursery-2578737  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 553 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AE
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01204 494888
- Website: https://heatonhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2578737

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2023, 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/16/2578737

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2578737). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578737)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578737)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578737)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1083147)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 553 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.588481,-2.463387

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moss Bank Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Markland Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-childrens-opportunity-group-playgroup-ey544904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456639) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-2726519) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456633) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heaton Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-preschool-nursery-ey535607) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Red House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-ey355644) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Heaton House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Heaton House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

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

Lostock is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heaton House Nursery?

You can call 01204 494888 and visit heatonhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578737)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heaton+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBV19vnOne0gRgOKjqr6uPCo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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