# Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC

Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC is a sessional pre-school at Audley Avenue, Streford, Manchester, M32 9TG, in Lostock & Barton, Trafford. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-clough-pre-school-and-oosc-ey287424  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Audley Avenue, Streford, Manchester, M32 9TG
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0161 748 7539
- Website: https://www.bartonclough.trafford.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY287424

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 March 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/EY287424

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY287424). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287424)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287424)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Audley Avenue, Streford, Manchester, M32 9TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.458689,-2.334984

- Station: Humphrey Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Trafford Palazzo (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Parkway (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lostock Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kingsway Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Orchards |  | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moss Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canterbury Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-road-day-nursery-ey400287) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Davyhulme Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-pre-school-limited-2805798) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Railway Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-kindergarten-ey458243) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Den Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-care-club-2897253) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-2807329) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-people-preschool-and-playgroup-ltd-2727372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC Good at its inspection on 30 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC take?

Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC?

Humphrey Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC?

You can call 0161 748 7539 and visit www.bartonclough.trafford.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287424)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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