# Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery

Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery is a full-day nursery at 707 Chorley New Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4AQ, in Lostock, Bolton. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-316022  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 707 Chorley New Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4AQ
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01204 492497
- Website: https://meadowhillnursery.co.uk/about-our-outstanding-nursery-bolton/
- Ofsted URN: 316022

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, 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/16/316022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 316022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316022)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316022)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316022)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/145589)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 707 Chorley New Road, Lostock, BOLTON, BL6 4AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.580951,-2.512093

- Station: Lostock, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrier Close Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lostock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Clevelands Prep School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 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) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilys @ Lostock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-lostock-2804137) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lostock Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lostock-playschool-ey415290) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Heaton Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-preschool-nursery-ey535607) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Moorlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Clevelands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clevelands-nursery-2767189) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Happitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitots-day-nursery-316020) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery take?

Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery?

You can call 01204 492497 and visit meadowhillnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316022)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadow+Hill+Education+and+Arts+Nursery+Bolton&query_place_id=ChIJj_vVU7UJe0gR7aAljUtXQMg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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