Nurseries in BL1
33 registered nurseries — 3 Outstanding, 14 Good
Ofsted ratings in BL1
33
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
14
Good
1
Inadequate
15
Not yet rated
C/o David Lloyd Leisure Club, Bolton
Gaskell Street Cp School, Bolton
Why families love BL1
61.7/100
Family Score
0
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around BL1
Deprivation decile: 1/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in BL1
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in BL1?
BL1 has 33 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 14 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in BL1 are Outstanding or Good?
52% of nurseries in BL1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in BL1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in BL1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in BL1?
Yes — many nurseries in BL1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.