# The Red House Nursery

The Red House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 38 Smithills Croft Road, BOLTON, BL1 6LN, in Smithills, Bolton. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-ey355644  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 38 Smithills Croft Road, BOLTON, BL1 6LN
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01204 840484
- Website: http://www.redhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY355644

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, 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/EY355644

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY355644). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355644)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355644)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355644)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/838709)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 38 Smithills Croft Road, BOLTON, BL1 6LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.598311,-2.457057

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moss Bank Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Barlow Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Church Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456633) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Heaton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-house-nursery-2578737) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-childrens-opportunity-group-playgroup-ey544904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Astley Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-2669856) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey456639) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Highview Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-kindergarten-ltd-ey230831) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Red House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Red House Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Red House Nursery take?

The Red House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Red House Nursery?

Hall i' th' Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Red House Nursery?

You can call 01204 840484 and visit www.redhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355644)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Red+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm4q3mhSne0gR7MCLOn90ujI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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