# Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club

Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club is a sessional pre-school at Castleton Cp School, Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QD, in Castleton, Rochdale. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castleton-playgroup-and-afterschool-club-ey493247  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castleton Cp School, Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QD
- Registered places: 12
- Ofsted URN: EY493247

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 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/EY493247

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY493247). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493247)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493247)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493247)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castleton Cp School, Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.590888,-2.173409

- Station: Castleton (Manchester), 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rochdale there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-castleton-ey370891) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Small World Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nurseries-ltd-503594) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie's Nursery Kirkholt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgies-nursery-kirkholt-2829646) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbrook-childrens-centre-nursery-ey338453) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Edinburgh Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-edinburgh-way-316453) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunflower Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-nurseries-limited-ey418988) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club Good at its inspection on 10 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club take?

Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club?

Castleton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493247)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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