# Castle Top Private Day Nursery

Castle Top Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Castle Top Buildings, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9BL, in Roaches, Tameside. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-top-private-day-nursery-ey312095  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Castle Top Buildings, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9BL
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01457 833322
- Ofsted URN: EY312095

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 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/EY312095

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY312095). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312095)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312095)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312095)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castle Top Buildings, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.528463,-2.028621

- Station: Greenfield, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside 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 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bright Futures School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fire Station Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fire-station-day-nursery-2721486) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Friezland Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friezland-pre-school-2728140) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Green-Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-forest-pre-school-2867887) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-friends-pre-school-ltd-2786480) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Springhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-springhead-ey477641) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-ey265349) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Top Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Top Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Top Private Day Nursery take?

Castle Top Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Castle Top Private Day Nursery?

Greenfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Castle Top Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01457 833322.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312095)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Top+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa87HXjrIe0gRA6hvb_5B6nw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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