# Dandelions Pre-school

Dandelions Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at East Crompton St. Georges C Of E Primary School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX, in Nook, Oldham. It is registered for 26 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-pre-school-2805279  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: East Crompton St. Georges C Of E Primary School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 2805279

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2805279). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805279)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805279)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805279)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Crompton St. Georges C Of E Primary School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.581144,-2.082956

- Station: Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dunwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oldham there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Buckstones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Farrowdale House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crompton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Childcare Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childcare-village-ey348662) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Rises](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rises-ey235010) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-shaw-ey372043) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beal Vale Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beal-vale-pre-school-nursery-ey395429) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Childcare Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childcare-village-preschool-2715406) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Newbank House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-newbank-house-ey289347) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Dandelions Pre-school take?

Dandelions Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dandelions Pre-school?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805279)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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