# Windmill Day Nursery

Windmill Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6 Church Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TZ, in Trunnah, Lancashire. It is registered for 49 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 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Church Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TZ
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01253 868160
- Website: https://www.windmillthornton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 502179

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 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/16/502179

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2001 (Reference 502179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502179)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502179)
- 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/16/502179)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/247376)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 Church Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.876839,-3.014547

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Marmalade Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-nursery-2540885) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey498674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cherubs-ey562157) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Windmill Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Windmill Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Windmill Day Nursery take?

Windmill Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Windmill Day Nursery?

West Drive (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Windmill Day Nursery?

You can call 01253 868160 and visit www.windmillthornton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502179)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Windmill+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJd9O6a8xce0gR9jEf6utFpIE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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