# Ambrose Nook Nursery

Ambrose Nook Nursery is a full-day nursery at Prince Charlie Street, Derker, Oldham, OL1 4HJ, in Spring Hill, Oldham. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ambrose-nook-nursery-ey272230  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Prince Charlie Street, Derker, Oldham, OL1 4HJ
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0161 678 8400
- Ofsted URN: EY272230

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, 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/EY272230

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY272230). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272230)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272230)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272230)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/104941)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Prince Charlie Street, Derker, Oldham, OL1 4HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.552046,-2.087216

- Station: Derker (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waterhead Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stoneleigh Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oldham there are about 3.6 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mayfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oberlin Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oberlin-street-nursery-2594626) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brooklands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-day-nursery-508029) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Premier Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-daycare-ey493748) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Greenacres Laugh 'N' Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenacres-laugh-n-learn-ey367296) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Learnaid Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learnaid-nursery-2625258) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [A-Star Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-2705783) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ambrose Nook Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ambrose Nook Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ambrose Nook Nursery take?

Ambrose Nook Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ambrose Nook Nursery?

Derker (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ambrose Nook Nursery?

You can call 0161 678 8400.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272230)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ambrose+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0ZFYZiG4e0gRufDsz92eCzo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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