# Oakhill Nursery and Early Years

Oakhill Nursery and Early Years is a full-day nursery at Oakhill College, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF, in Whalley, Lancashire. It is registered for 48 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-nursery-and-early-years-ey312065  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oakhill College, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF
- Registered places: 48
- Ofsted URN: EY312065

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY312065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312065)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312065)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312065)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107089)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakhill College, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.827641,-2.399345

- Station: Whalley, 0.6 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whalley Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Hellicliffs MTB Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barrow URC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whalley Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whalley-pre-school-playgroup-309525) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-whalley-meadows-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey408064) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-billington-2649612) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-barrow-2748084) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-brockhall-ey490431) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Branching Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/branching-out-2569531) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Oakhill Nursery and Early Years take?

Oakhill Nursery and Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Oakhill Nursery and Early Years?

Whalley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312065)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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