# Alkrington Pre-School CIC

Alkrington Pre-School CIC is a sessional pre-school at St Michaels School, Boardman Fold Road, Manchester, M24 1GD, in Alkrington Garden Village, Rochdale. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alkrington-pre-school-cic-ey492806  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Michaels School, Boardman Fold Road, Manchester, M24 1GD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0161 653 6780
- Website: http://www.alkrington.rochdale.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492806

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492806

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492806). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492806)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492806)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492806)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/55983)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Michaels School, Boardman Fold Road, Manchester, M24 1GD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.534035,-2.197994

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rochdale there are about 3.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Crosslee Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alkrington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Charlestown Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Thomas More Play Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-play-group-ey556551) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-limited-ey537956) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Charlestown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-charlestown-ey382065) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey498659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kirkway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkway-nursery-ey469046) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ey345251) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alkrington Pre-School CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alkrington Pre-School CIC Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alkrington Pre-School CIC take?

Alkrington Pre-School CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alkrington Pre-School CIC?

Moston is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alkrington Pre-School CIC?

You can call 0161 653 6780 and visit www.alkrington.rochdale.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492806)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alkrington+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ37Ilrpmwe0gR2m8G-cOC7gc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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