# The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a full-day nursery at 32 Rutland Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1UY, in Witton, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 62 children. It opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-vicarage-ey391908  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32 Rutland Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1UY
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01254 677339
- Ofsted URN: EY391908

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023, 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/EY391908

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2009 (Reference EY391908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391908)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391908)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391908)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/212416)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–17:45

## Getting there

Address: 32 Rutland Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.741238,-2.504999

- Station: Mill Hill (Lancs), 0.4 miles
- Station: Cherry Tree, 0.8 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Griffin Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Witton Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Hancock St](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-hancock-st-ey555170) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-mill-hill-ey536929) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-preschool-playgroup-ey541080) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Palm Tree Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palm-tree-community-nursery-ey562993) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Discoverers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoverers-ey560152) | Good |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Uk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-uk-ltd-ey491901) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Old Vicarage's opening hours?

The Old Vicarage opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Old Vicarage's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Vicarage Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Vicarage take?

The Old Vicarage is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Vicarage?

Mill Hill (Lancs) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Old Vicarage?

You can call 01254 677339.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391908)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Vicarage+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj-ivZmN1e0gRbIkcJ2Zeu_c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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