# Nature Trail On The Hill

Nature Trail On The Hill is a full-day nursery at Parbold Hill, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7TG, in Rural North East, Lancashire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Comparenurseries.com Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-trail-on-the-hill-2579568  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parbold Hill, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7TG
- Registered places: 56
- Run by: [Comparenurseries.com Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/comparenurseries-com-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2579568

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, 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/16/2579568

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2579568). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579568)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579568)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579568)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parbold Hill, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.590845,-2.744446

- Parbold (rail): 1.1 miles
- Appley Bridge (rail): 1.3 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Newburgh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Shevington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parbold-douglas-nursery-and-duggies-out-of-school-care-ey463519) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery With Sunrise And Sunset Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-with-sunrise-and-sunset-club-ey500596) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newburgh All Round Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newburgh-all-round-care-309785) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Pingawings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pingawings-pre-school-ey333573) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Bears Standish Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-standish-ltd-2739167) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Hub NW Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-hub-nw-ltd-2647684) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nature Trail On The Hill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nature Trail On The Hill Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nature Trail On The Hill take?

Nature Trail On The Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nature Trail On The Hill?

Nature Trail On The Hill is run by Comparenurseries.com Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nature Trail On The Hill?

Parbold is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579568)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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