# Bright Horizons at Trafford

Bright Horizons at Trafford is a full-day nursery at 463 Stretford Road, MANCHESTER, M16 9AB, in Old Trafford, Trafford. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-at-trafford-ey361168  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 463 Stretford Road, MANCHESTER, M16 9AB
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 0161 393 6722
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/trafford-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY361168

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361168

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY361168). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361168)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361168)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361168)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/109686)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 463 Stretford Road, MANCHESTER, M16 9AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.464146,-2.265165

- Station: Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Pomona (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hullard Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barrack Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Seymour Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Afifah School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crown Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sanyu Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanyu-day-care-ey302746) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Amaryllis Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amaryllis-day-nursery-ey550578) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-playgroup-ey489424) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Eyes Hulme Park Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-hulme-park-explorers-ey495280) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-2519733) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidz Corner Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-corner-childcare-limited-ey493727) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons at Trafford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons at Trafford Outstanding at its inspection on 14 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons at Trafford take?

Bright Horizons at Trafford is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons at Trafford?

Bright Horizons at Trafford is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons at Trafford?

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons at Trafford?

You can call 0161 393 6722 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361168)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Trafford+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ6Wpy8wKue0gRUzkmbXFJFS0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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