# Hoole Bank Day Nursery

Hoole Bank Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hillcroft Hoole Bank, Hoole Village, CHESTER, CH2 4ES, in Hoole Bank, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoole-bank-day-nursery-305111  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hillcroft Hoole Bank, Hoole Village, CHESTER, CH2 4ES
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01244 324422
- Website: http://www.hoolebankdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305111

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, 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/16/305111

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1997 (Reference 305111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305111)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305111)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305111)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/290478)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillcroft Hoole Bank, Hoole Village, CHESTER, CH2 4ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.216739,-2.853393

- Bache (rail): 1.7 miles
- Chester (rail): 1.8 miles

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickle Trafford Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Acresfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Firs School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Spinney Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-spinney-day-nursery-305385) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-day-nursery-305081) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-mickle-trafford-preschool-2696582) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-305080) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-chester-kingsway-buildings-nursery-ey374291) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Newton Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-park-pre-school-ey348505) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hoole Bank Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hoole Bank Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hoole Bank Day Nursery take?

Hoole Bank Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hoole Bank Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Hoole Bank Day Nursery?

You can call 01244 324422 and visit www.hoolebankdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305111)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hoole+Bank+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0cXPv1zmekgRRvBaSAuze_k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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