# St Andrews Playgroup

St Andrews Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Johns Street, Bolton, BL7 9BA, in Eagley, Bolton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-2538723  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Johns Street, Bolton, BL7 9BA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07756 890419
- Ofsted URN: 2538723

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 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/16/2538723

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2538723). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538723)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538723)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538723)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/43482)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Johns Street, Bolton, BL7 9BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.615182,-2.421890

- Station: Bromley Cross, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Andrew Lane Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Eagley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eagley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Birtenshaw School Bolton |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sharples Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| High Lawn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Walmsley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eagley School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eagley-school-house-nursery-ey265410) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Lambs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-ey425857) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eagley School House Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eagley-school-house-nursery-2-ey442891) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Highview Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-kindergarten-ltd-ey230831) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Seymour Road Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seymour-road-nursery-ltd-2662766) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey366742) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Andrews Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Andrews Playgroup Good at its inspection on 25 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Andrews Playgroup take?

St Andrews Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Andrews Playgroup?

Bromley Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Andrews Playgroup?

You can call 07756 890419.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538723)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Andrews+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJaRVs-8-me0gRoxRucShaOIQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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