# Horwich Day Nursery

Horwich Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Annex Building, Church Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6AA, in Horwich, Bolton. It is registered for 95 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horwich-day-nursery-2836747  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annex Building, Church Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6AA
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01204 667606
- Website: https://horwichdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2836747

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2836747). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1050194)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annex Building, Church Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599152,-2.537380

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Station Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ridgmont Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Beacon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Champions Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-childrens-nursery-2832545) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Croft House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-house-nursery-ey553522) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Moorlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lilys @ Lostock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-lostock-2804137) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-316022) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Blackrod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-2683678) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Horwich Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Horwich Day Nursery was inspected on 12 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Horwich Day Nursery take?

Horwich Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Horwich Day Nursery?

Blackrod is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Horwich Day Nursery?

You can call 01204 667606 and visit horwichdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Horwich+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5xiZiqAJe0gRxHDdicgcCXk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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