# Thrive Lark Hill House

Thrive Lark Hill House is a full-day nursery at Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 7DY, in Astley, Wigan. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 39 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-lark-hill-house-ey372041  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 7DY
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01942 897739
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/nursery-in-astley/
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare And Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY372041

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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/EY372041

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY372041). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372041)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372041)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372041)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 7DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.499174,-2.460603

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Green Avenue Park, 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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 39 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tyldesley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodland Adventure Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-2628023) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-ey471981) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Higher Folds 2 Year Olds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higher-folds-2-year-olds-ey475547) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Top Chapel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-chapel-day-nursery-2579225) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hindsford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hindsford-day-nursery-ey442974) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2619729) | Inadequate |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thrive Lark Hill House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thrive Lark Hill House Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thrive Lark Hill House take?

Thrive Lark Hill House is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thrive Lark Hill House?

Thrive Lark Hill House is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### How do I contact Thrive Lark Hill House?

You can call 01942 897739 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372041)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thrive+Lark+Hill+House&query_place_id=ChIJbeOj8TKoe0gRdaeDCIWXkOM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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