# Willow Tree Day Nursery

Willow Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 31 Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4LT, in Deane, Bolton. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 39 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-2629779  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 31 Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4LT
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 01204 869793
- Website: https://willowtreedaynursery.co.uk/bolton-setting/
- Ofsted URN: 2629779

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 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/16/2629779

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2629779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629779)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629779)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629779)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1492796)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 31 Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.568058,-2.464164

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haslam Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rumworth Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.5 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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Haslam Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brandwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradise Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-garden-nursery-2640944) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ladybridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybridge-preschool-2642529) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Olive Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-garden-nursery-ey549193) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Baby Bede Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-bede-nursery-ey431532) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bolton School Infant and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-2772364) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Zahra Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zahra-day-nursery-2682833) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Day Nursery take?

Willow Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Day Nursery?

Lostock is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 01204 869793 and visit willowtreedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629779)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Day+Nursery+-+Bolton&query_place_id=ChIJ37djzjCne0gRok8oxcpOBEA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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