# Woodland Adventure Nursery

Woodland Adventure Nursery is a full-day nursery at Damhouse, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX, in Blackmoor, Wigan. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 24 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-2628023  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Damhouse, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01942 877444
- Website: http://www.woodlandadventurenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodland-adventure-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2628023

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628023

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2628023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628023)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628023)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628023)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1527305)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Damhouse, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.503694,-2.455918

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Withington Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.4 miles |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 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 | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-ey471981) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thrive Lark Hill House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-lark-hill-house-ey372041) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Top Chapel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-chapel-day-nursery-2579225) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2619729) | Inadequate |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Higher Folds 2 Year Olds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higher-folds-2-year-olds-ey475547) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hindsford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hindsford-day-nursery-ey442974) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodland Adventure Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodland Adventure Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodland Adventure Nursery take?

Woodland Adventure Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodland Adventure Nursery?

Woodland Adventure Nursery is run by Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Woodland Adventure Nursery?

You can call 01942 877444 and visit www.woodlandadventurenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628023)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodland+Adventure+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC275HRape0gRzZ7MTHan_TE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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