# Thrive Cotton Lane

Thrive Cotton Lane is a full-day nursery at Cotton Lane, Cotton Edmunds, CHESTER, CH3 7PZ, in Christleton & Huntington, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-305305  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cotton Lane, Cotton Edmunds, CHESTER, CH3 7PZ
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01829 741608
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/thrive-cotton-lane-chester/
- Ofsted URN: 305305

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 March 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/16/305305

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1989 (Reference 305305). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305305)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305305)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305305)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1558656)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cotton Lane, Cotton Edmunds, CHESTER, CH3 7PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.190031,-2.803038

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverton Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Barrow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Tarvin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Christleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Christleton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarvin-pre-school-and-day-nursery-305356) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Waverton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waverton-pre-school-304995) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-305080) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Chester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chester-2503433) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-childcare-limited-ey415263) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Christleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christleton-pre-school-305024) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thrive Cotton Lane's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thrive Cotton Lane Good at its inspection on 19 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thrive Cotton Lane take?

Thrive Cotton Lane is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Thrive Cotton Lane?

You can call 01829 741608 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305305)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thrive+Cotton+Lane&query_place_id=ChIJu2h8AibmekgRHnmebu7sFtk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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