# Bamford Pre-School CIC

Bamford Pre-School CIC is a sessional pre-school at Bamford Community Centre, Dixon Fold, Rochdale, OL11 5PP, in Bamford, Rochdale. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 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-pre-school-cic-ey487155  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bamford Community Centre, Dixon Fold, Rochdale, OL11 5PP
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01706 657566
- Website: http://www.bamfordpreschool.com/
- Run by: [Bamford Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bamford-pre-school-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY487155

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 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/EY487155

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487155). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487155)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487155)
- 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/EY487155)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bamford Community Centre, Dixon Fold, Rochdale, OL11 5PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.612937,-2.207986

- 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) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Norden Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 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 | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bamford Academy Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bamford-academy-pre-school-2496882) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gables-503234) | Good |  |  | 0.7 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 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Oaks Heywood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-heywood-2822431) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Crimble Croft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crimble-croft-pre-school-316401) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Supertots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-316462) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bamford Pre-School CIC Good at its inspection on 29 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Bamford Pre-School CIC?

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

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

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

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

You can call 01706 657566 and visit www.bamfordpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487155)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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