# Boothstown Playgroup

Boothstown Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Boothstown Village Hall, 9 Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1JF, in Boothstown, Salford. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boothstown-playgroup-ey434832  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Boothstown Village Hall, 9 Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1JF
- Registered places: 34
- Ofsted URN: EY434832

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/EY434832

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY434832). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434832)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434832)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434832)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Boothstown Village Hall, 9 Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.500798,-2.422374

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vicars Hall Lane Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bridgewater Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Mosley Common Play Area, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Flowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-2819653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey484087) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2619729) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Worsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-worsley-2548873) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-ey471981) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Woodland Adventure Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-2628023) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boothstown Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Boothstown Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Boothstown Playgroup take?

Boothstown Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Boothstown Playgroup?

Walkden 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/EY434832)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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