# Kids Planet Thornton

Kids Planet Thornton is a full-day nursery at 54 Church Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2TX, in Trunnah, Lancashire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Church Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2TX
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01253 823201
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/thornton
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2683675

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 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/16/2683675

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2683675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683675)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683675)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683675)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1500748)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 Church Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.876904,-3.018489

- Station: Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway), 0.9 miles
- Station: West Drive (Blackpool Tramway), 0.9 miles
- Station: Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway), 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Northfold Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Cleveleys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-cleveleys-2699751) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey498674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cherubs-ey562157) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Thornton Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Thornton is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Thornton?

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

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

Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Thornton?

You can call 01253 823201 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683675)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Thornton&query_place_id=ChIJw_dgtstce0gRjsEr2B4RXiI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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