# Nature Trail Nursery

Nature Trail Nursery is a full-day nursery at Solutions House, School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QP, in Brinscall, Lancashire. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Nature Trail Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-ey427512  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Solutions House, School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QP
- Registered places: 67
- Run by: [Nature Trail Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nature-trail-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY427512

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2024, 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/EY427512

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY427512). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427512)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427512)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427512)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1873682)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Solutions House, School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.688238,-2.568524

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Abbey Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Withnell Fold Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [White Coppice Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-coppice-nursery-2616680) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hilltops-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551366) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nature Trail Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-ey497039) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Lilliput Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-nursery-school-ey495235) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-day-nursery-chorley-ey552739) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Feniscowles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-feniscowles-2670851) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nature Trail Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nature Trail Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nature Trail Nursery take?

Nature Trail Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nature Trail Nursery?

Nature Trail Nursery is run by Nature Trail Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427512)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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