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Heaton Dene Nursery School # Heaton Dene Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Heaton Dene Farm, Bolton, BL5 3NJ · Bolton Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Heaton Dene Nursery School, located in Westhoughton, Bolton, provides inclusive childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years in its nursery and also operates a 'School's Out' club for children aged 3 to 12. The nursery prides itself on offering a Our ethos At Heaton Dene Day Nursery, we are passionate about providing children with a stimulating, loving, and educational environment where they can develop a positive approach in their formative years. We are a family-run nursery, aiming for a "home from home" feel, and we work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition from home to nursery. We allow children to lead the way and progress at their own pace. What it's like Children are happy, confident and settled in this inclusive nursery. They form secure attachments with familiar staff, who are warm and responsive to children's individual care needs. Staff promote positive behaviour and celebrate children's achievements, helping to build their self-esteem and resilience. All-inclusive childcare Family-run Home-from-home feel Extensive outdoor play ## 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.heatondene.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year Age range 0-5 years (nursery), 3-12 years (School's Out club) Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Heaton Dene Nursery School Last inspected 1 September 2025 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 are happy, confident and settled in this inclusive nursery. They form secure attachments with familiar staff, who are warm and responsive to children's individual care needs. Staff promote positive behaviour and celebrate children's achievements, helping to build their self-esteem and resilience. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, confident and settled in this inclusive nursery. - Leaders implement a well-planned curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. - Children gain a good understanding of what makes them unique. - Effective partnerships with parents contribute to children's well-being and learning. - Hygiene routines are consistently embedded across the setting. Areas to develop - 1 consider ways to introduce and reinforce new words to children to increase their vocabulary and enhance their communication and language skills - 2 support staff to ensure the learning intentions for planned activities are clearly defined and tailored to individual children, so that they can more effectively support each child's next steps in learning. Inspection #10399553 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287813) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Heaton Dene Nursery School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399553 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287813)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546881) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=heaton-dene-nursery-school-bl5-3nj-ey546881) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff understand how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with a range of external professionals to seek the support that children need and create targeted and suitable activities for children who require additional support. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Heaton Dene Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKi-O8Q0d-Beu2_zri70CKKY7LR63bFMwq_G5lMdSMRJJSIvLOww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carla Wilkinson 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4eF8yT2lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b08e3fc24815d:0x53c659a9cfd3a680) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKQF-J60jGqHuUCP6WrIis5sWjocLEgJB6UYAxDh2gEFihHMA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Eric Gluth 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZdzRpdjNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b08e3fc24815d:0x53c659a9cfd3a680) Reviews from Google for Heaton Dene Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6036610936407828096&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2019 - September 2025 Good - December 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Heaton Dene Nursery School ### What is Heaton Dene Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Heaton Dene Nursery School? ### What age range does Heaton Dene Nursery School cater for? ### Does Heaton Dene Nursery School support children with special educational needs? ### What are the opening hours for Heaton Dene Nursery School? ### What is the approach to learning at Heaton Dene Nursery School? ### Beyond the nursery, what other services does Heaton Dene offer? ### How can I contact Heaton Dene Nursery School? ## About the setting Heaton Dene Nursery School registered in 2017 and is situated in Westhoughton, Bolton. It opens Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all the year round, apart from bank holidays and Christmas. There are 20 members of childcare staff, one with a level 6 qualification, 18 with level 3, and one with level 2. The nursery provides government funded education. 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