# The Rocking Horse Club

The Rocking Horse Club is a full-day nursery at Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BP, in Marsden & Southfield, Lancashire. It is registered for 92 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-club-310266  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01282 613437
- Website: https://www.waltonlane.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 310266

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2025, 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/16/310266

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 310266). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310266)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310266)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310266)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/185706)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.838305,-2.183233

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marsden Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Castercliff Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pendle View Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Colne Primet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crescent Nursery Nelson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-nursery-nelson-2851980) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Edenfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edenfield-nursery-ey561209) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Naik Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naik-gems-nursery-2897422) |  |  | 08:45–15:15 | 1.2 miles |
| [Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendle-court-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2527013) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Toddle In Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-in-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey295524) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Newtown Nursery School 0-2's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-nursery-school-0-2s-2524512) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Rocking Horse Club's opening hours?

The Rocking Horse Club opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Rocking Horse Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rocking Horse Club Good at its inspection on 27 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rocking Horse Club take?

The Rocking Horse Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Rocking Horse Club?

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

### How do I contact The Rocking Horse Club?

You can call 01282 613437 and visit www.waltonlane.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310266)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Walton+Lane+Nursery+School+%26+Rocking+Horse+Club&query_place_id=ChIJ8zBBFteTe0gR4CRJOZPm-h4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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