# Moss Lane Pre-School

Moss Lane Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Scout HQ, Moss Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5BT, in Tardy Gate, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moss-lane-pre-school-ey227447  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout HQ, Moss Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5BT
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY227447

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/EY227447

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2002 (Reference EY227447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY227447)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY227447)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY227447)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1275550)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout HQ, Moss Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.725245,-2.686420

- Station: Lostock Hall, under 0.1 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Ribble Autism School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Applebee Wood School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Townley House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-nursery-2691127) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dowry House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dowry-house-nursery-school-309291) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Townley House Independent Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-independent-nursery-school-2691129) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Absolute Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-nursery-2547037) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Acorn Wood Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-wood-academy-2859799) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Stanley House Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanley-house-kindergarten-ey280811) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Moss Lane Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Moss Lane Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Moss Lane Pre-School take?

Moss Lane Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Moss Lane Pre-School?

Lostock Hall is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY227447)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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