# Bamford Academy Pre-School

Bamford Academy Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Bamford Academy, Belgium Street, Bamford, Rochdale, OL11 5PS, in Bamford, Rochdale. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bamford Pre-School CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bamford-academy-pre-school-2496882  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bamford Academy, Belgium Street, Bamford, Rochdale, OL11 5PS
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Bamford Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bamford-pre-school-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2496882

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/16/2496882

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496882). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496882)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496882)
- 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/16/2496882)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/733585)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bamford Academy, Belgium Street, Bamford, Rochdale, OL11 5PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.614132,-2.207242

- 6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Norden Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bamford Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bamford-pre-school-cic-ey487155) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gables-503234) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Vincent's de Paul RC Pre-School Group CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-de-paul-rc-pre-school-group-cic-ey495025) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Supertots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-316462) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Heywood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-heywood-2822431) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Crimble Croft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crimble-croft-pre-school-316401) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bamford Academy Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bamford Academy Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bamford Academy Pre-School take?

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

### Who runs Bamford Academy Pre-School?

Bamford Academy Pre-School is run by Bamford Pre-School CIC, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bamford Academy Pre-School?

Heywood (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496882)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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