Best 3 Nursery schools in Bolton – comparison

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Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Nursery) in Bolton; The Orchards Nursery School (Nursery) in Bolton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre and The Orchards Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Bolton, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre), published Nov 2017. The lowest is 2 (The Orchards Nursery School), published Dec 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Nov 2017). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Bolton local authority.

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Attribute	Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre BL4 8AR	The Orchards Nursery School BL4 0RA
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Bolton Lancashire BL4 8AR	Bolton Lancashire BL4 0RA
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Nov 2017	2 23 Dec 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bolton (350)	Bolton (350)
Website	www.grosvenor.bolton.sch.uk	www.theorchardsfederation.org.uk
Telephone	01204337343	01204332680
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre

BL4 8AR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bolton
Lancashire
BL4 8AR
Ofsted: 1 30 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bolton (350)
Website: www.grosvenor.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01204337343

The Orchards Nursery School

BL4 0RA

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bolton
Lancashire
BL4 0RA
Ofsted: 2 23 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bolton (350)
Website: www.theorchardsfederation.org.uk
Telephone: 01204332680

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.