# Brookside Pre-School

Brookside Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Scout H Q, Church Road, Gatley, CHEADLE, SK8 4EY, in Gatley, Stockport. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-307121  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout H Q, Church Road, Gatley, CHEADLE, SK8 4EY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07762 087821
- Website: http://www.brooksidepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 307121

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, 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/16/307121

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 307121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307121)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307121)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307121)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/944316)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout H Q, Church Road, Gatley, CHEADLE, SK8 4EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.389001,-2.239895

- Station: Gatley, 0.4 miles
- Station: Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gatley Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Scholes Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gatley Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hollyhedge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gatley Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lum Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Peel Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ZoZo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zozos-day-nursery-2735948) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Elm Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-road-pre-school-307137) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Honeybear Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-nursery-ltd-ey362226) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-cheadle-kingsway-307163) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Excelling Kids Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excelling-kids-daycare-2858622) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bubbly Bear](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-bear-2655543) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brookside Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brookside Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brookside Pre-School take?

Brookside Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brookside Pre-School?

Gatley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brookside Pre-School?

You can call 07762 087821 and visit www.brooksidepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307121)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brookside+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJX3-vkb2ye0gRZc_0MVLifJY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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