# Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership

Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership is a sessional pre-school at Sparcs Building, Vicarage Road, Swinton, M27 0WA, in Deans, Salford. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auntie-stephs-playgroup-partnership-2763787  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sparcs Building, Vicarage Road, Swinton, M27 0WA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0161 794 9159
- Ofsted URN: 2763787

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763787

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2763787). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763787)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763787)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763787)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/50841)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sparcs Building, Vicarage Road, Swinton, M27 0WA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.512163,-2.343721

- Station: Swinton (Manchester), 0.3 miles
- Station: Moorside, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beech Farm, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Moorside Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Salford there are about 3.1 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Deans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Charles' RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mossfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wardley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Springwood Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Stables Day Nursery Swinton Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-day-nursery-swinton-ltd-ey452380) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-swinton-ey554064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Ark Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-woodlands-nursery-2681795) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-nursery-2842710) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-ey369022) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddos-day-nursery-2843676) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership's Ofsted rating?

Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership was inspected on 29 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership take?

Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership?

Swinton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership?

You can call 0161 794 9159.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763787)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Auntie+Stephs+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJr5dN-have0gRMO-DHbTdDG8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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