# Highview Baby Unit

Highview Baby Unit is a full-day nursery at Hall Green, Upholland, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 0DX, in Up Holland, Lancashire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-baby-unit-309637  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hall Green, Upholland, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 0DX
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01695 627277
- Ofsted URN: 309637

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 August 2022, 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/16/309637

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1996 (Reference 309637). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309637)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309637)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309637)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/184392)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hall Green, Upholland, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 0DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.541160,-2.727896

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beacon Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Orrell Holgate Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holland Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highview Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-nursery-309338) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holly Tree Pre-School And Trackers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-pre-school-and-trackers-ey480837) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [ABC Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-private-day-nursery-322983) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-nursery-ey454220) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Redwood House Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redwood-house-childrens-nursery-ey421912) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Holly Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-2752501) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highview Baby Unit's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highview Baby Unit Good at its inspection on 4 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highview Baby Unit take?

Highview Baby Unit is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Highview Baby Unit?

Upholland is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highview Baby Unit?

You can call 01695 627277.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309637)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highview+Baby+Unit&query_place_id=ChIJlVnwm3EQe0gRnMH7naCdn4o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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