# Kids Planet Blackrod

Kids Planet Blackrod is a full-day nursery at 580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SN, in Scot Lane End, Bolton. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-2683678  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SN
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01942 832820
- Website: https://kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/blackrod
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2683678

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/16/2683678

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2683678). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683678)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683678)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683678)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1502546)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.579743,-2.567719

- Station: Blackrod, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: `The Poacher' Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Aspull Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heaton Dene Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-dene-nursery-school-ey546881) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aspull Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspull-pre-school-ey416220) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-playdays-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey285293) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little People Day Nursery Aspull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-day-nursery-aspull-2735304) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Sticks Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sticks-forest-school-2590642) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Moorlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Blackrod's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Blackrod Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Blackrod take?

Kids Planet Blackrod is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Blackrod?

Kids Planet Blackrod is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Blackrod?

Blackrod is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Blackrod?

You can call 01942 832820 and visit kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683678)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Blackrod&query_place_id=ChIJPzMBhCAJe0gRXBOZLxRFwvs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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