# Little Lambs Nursery

Little Lambs Nursery is a full-day nursery at 771 Blackburn Road, BOLTON, BL1 7JL, in Eagley Bank, Bolton. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-ey425857  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 771 Blackburn Road, BOLTON, BL1 7JL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01204 419955
- Website: https://www.littlelambsnurserybolton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY425857

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY425857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425857)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425857)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/94204)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 771 Blackburn Road, BOLTON, BL1 7JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.608773,-2.431120

- Station: Bromley Cross, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Andrew Lane Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Top Field, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sharples Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Birtenshaw School Bolton |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eagley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highview Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-kindergarten-ltd-ey230831) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Eagley School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eagley-school-house-nursery-ey265410) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Andrews Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-2538723) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Seymour Road Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seymour-road-nursery-ltd-2662766) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Astley Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-2669856) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Eagley School House Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eagley-school-house-nursery-2-ey442891) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Lambs Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Lambs Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Lambs Nursery take?

Little Lambs Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Lambs Nursery?

Bromley Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Lambs Nursery?

You can call 01204 419955 and visit www.littlelambsnurserybolton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425857)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Lambs+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJL9oiLd-me0gR2DMoBWc1q0Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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