# Lostock Playschool

Lostock Playschool is a full-day nursery at Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4EL, in Lostock Junction, Bolton. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lostock-playschool-ey415290  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4EL
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07969 488712
- Website: http://www.lostockplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY415290

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 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/EY415290

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY415290). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415290)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415290)
- 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/EY415290)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.570553,-2.495219

- Station: Lostock, 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Clevelands Prep School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Markland Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Gates Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybridge-preschool-2642529) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clevelands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clevelands-nursery-2767189) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-316022) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Heaton Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-preschool-nursery-ey535607) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Willow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-2629779) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Lilliputs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliputs-day-nursery-316017) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lostock Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lostock Playschool Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lostock Playschool take?

Lostock Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lostock Playschool?

Lostock is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lostock Playschool?

You can call 07969 488712 and visit www.lostockplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415290)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lostock+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJ1V7_gDsIe0gRHVBlxa07g8c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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