# Lever Edge Early Years Unit

Lever Edge Early Years Unit is a sessional pre-school at Lever Edge Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP, in Lever Edge, Bolton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lever-edge-early-years-unit-ey467101  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lever Edge Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01204 333679
- Website: https://www.leveredgeprimaryacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY467101

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 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/EY467101

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY467101). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467101)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467101)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lever Edge Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.558877,-2.438217

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunnyside Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Edge Primary Academy | Primary | 1–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Essa Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thomasson Memorial School |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sunning Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Taqwa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taqwa-nursery-ey492381) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Highmeadows Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highmeadows-day-nursery-limited-ey405574) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828128) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Baby Bede Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-bede-nursery-ey431532) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Olive Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-garden-nursery-ey549193) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [All Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-smiles-pre-school-2590850) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lever Edge Early Years Unit's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lever Edge Early Years Unit Good at its inspection on 14 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lever Edge Early Years Unit take?

Lever Edge Early Years Unit is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lever Edge Early Years Unit?

Bolton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lever Edge Early Years Unit?

You can call 01204 333679 and visit www.leveredgeprimaryacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467101)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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