# Crumpsall Park Playgroup

Crumpsall Park Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Lodge House, Crumpsall Park, Ash Tree Road, Manchester, M8 5SA, in Crumpsall, Manchester. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crumpsall-park-playgroup-ey268025  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Lodge House, Crumpsall Park, Ash Tree Road, Manchester, M8 5SA
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY268025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 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/EY268025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY268025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268025)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268025)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1923330)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lodge House, Crumpsall Park, Ash Tree Road, Manchester, M8 5SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.515900,-2.235777

- Station: Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- Station: Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crumpsall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Herristone Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Blackley Vale, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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 Manchester there are about 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abraham Moss Community School | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| King David Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Irk Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Toras Emes |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey371820) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bearnecessities Wrap Around Care @ Abraham Moss](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearnecessities-wrap-around-care-abraham-moss-ey491055) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lote Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lote-tree-nursery-2821454) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [King David Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-david-nursery-500119) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Acorn Grove Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-grove-nursery-ey280214) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bear Necessities Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-necessities-childcare-2576585) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crumpsall Park Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crumpsall Park Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crumpsall Park Playgroup take?

Crumpsall Park Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Crumpsall Park Playgroup?

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) 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/EY268025)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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