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Bolton School Infant and Nursery School # Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Bolton School Infant and Nursery, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA · Bolton Number of places 84 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bolton School, a distinguished independent day school situated on an expansive 32-acre campus, offers a comprehensive educational journey for children from their Nursery years through to A Levels. The institution is structured to provide co-educational learning for children aged 0-7, encompassing the Nursery, Pre-School Class, and Infant School. Beyond this foundational stage, the school transitions to single-sex Junior and Senior Schools, believing that this environment fosters optimal development for older pupils. Despite the single-sex divisions, boys and girls periodically engage in collaborative activities like music and sports, ensuring a broad and integrated experience. The school prides itself on a highly qualified and experienced teaching staff dedicated to challenging and nurturing each child's talents, fostering academic excellence, and instilling a lifelong passion for learning. Bolton School emphasises a holistic approach, aiming to cultivate curiosity, growth, and flourishing in its students. Our ethos Bolton School emphasises a holistic approach, aiming to cultivate curiosity, growth, and flourishing in its students. The school prides itself on a highly qualified and experienced teaching staff dedicated to challenging and nurturing each child's talents, fostering academic excellence, and instilling a lifelong passion for learning. What it's like Children settle quickly as they arrive. They are happy, confident and eager to participate in the activities available. Staff are extremely enthusiastic in their engagement with children and encourage them to make sounds and use actions. Children flourish under the praise and encouragement given by staff. Independent Day School Co-educational Nursery Single-sex Junior and Senior Schools ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.boltonschool.org/admissions/school-fees) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the Christmas period Age range 0-18 years Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Last inspected 14 October 2024 · Suzy Marsh Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children settle quickly as they arrive. They are happy, confident and eager to participate in the activities available. Staff are extremely enthusiastic in their engagement with children and encourage them to make sounds and use actions. Children flourish under the praise and encouragement given by staff. Inspector highlights - Leaders are passionate about childcare and have a clear vision for the nursery. - Staff have high expectations for all children and support them to be independent. - Older and more capable children's communication skills are well promoted. - Staff work very well as a team, and leaders show a high regard for staff well-being. - Staff support children very well in their moves between rooms and on to school. Areas to develop - 1 continue to support staff to promote children's communication and language skills with more focus, particularly those children with SEND - 2 sharpen the monitoring of staff practice and training to address minor weaknesses in practice and the quality of education. Inspection #10359604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261148) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10359604 Lead inspector Suzy Marsh Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261148)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772364) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-bl1-4pa-2772364) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they feel very well informed about their child's progress and any nursery updates. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff responsible for the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) provision are supported and knowledgeable. However, new initiatives and further training are still in their infancy. Therefore, children with SEND do not always benefit from the same rich opportunities to hear language and practise their communication skills with all staff. Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 October 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261148) ## Frequently asked about Bolton School Infant and Nursery School ### Is Bolton School Infant and Nursery School a good nursery? ### What is Bolton School Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School cost? ### Does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bolton School Infant and Nursery School's opening hours? ### What age range does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School accept? ### Does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School have outdoor space? ### How does Bolton School Infant and Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bolton School Infant and Nursery School? ### How do I contact Bolton School Infant and Nursery School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bolton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bolton School Infant and Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.4 mi ### Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton Bolton · BL1 5HQ 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-bl1-5hq-2726519) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup Bolton · BL1 4QB 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/bolton-children-s-opportunity-group-playgroup-bl1-4qb-ey544904) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club Bolton · BL1 5LH ](/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-bl1-5lh-ey456639) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Gaskells Private Day Nursery Bolton · BL1 2QU 3.8(15 reviews) ](/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-bl1-2qu-ey390813) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Heaton House Nursery Bolton · BL1 6AE ](/nursery/heaton-house-nursery-bl1-6ae-2578737) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool Bolton · BL1 4AL 4.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-bl1-4al-2565023) [See all nurseries in Bolton →](/search?q=Bolton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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