# Dryden Street Nursery

Dryden Street Nursery is a full-day nursery at Manchester Metropolitan University, Dryden Street, MANCHESTER, M13 9AU, in Brunswick, Manchester. It is registered for 86 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dryden-street-nursery-ey451347  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manchester Metropolitan University, Dryden Street, MANCHESTER, M13 9AU
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 0161 272 7121
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/nursery-in-dryden-street/
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare And Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY451347

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| Behaviour and routines | Urgent improvement |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Urgent improvement |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY451347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451347)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451347)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1820701)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manchester Metropolitan University, Dryden Street, MANCHESTER, M13 9AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.465890,-2.225393

- Station: Ardwick, 0.6 miles
- Station: Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- Station: Manchester Piccadilly, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brunswick Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Swinton Grove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Gartside Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ardwick Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Alan Gilbert Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Longsight Adventure Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Manchester Hospital School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Webster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sol Christian Academy |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey302828) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ardwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ardwick-day-nursery-2860366) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-shapers-preschool-and-wraparound-care-2671569) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Littleways Daisy Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleways-daisy-bank-2533906) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-ey538076) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/martenscroft-nursery-school-and-sure-start-childrens-centre-ey294455) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dryden Street Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Dryden Street Nursery was inspected on 10 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Dryden Street Nursery take?

Dryden Street Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dryden Street Nursery?

Dryden Street Nursery is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dryden Street Nursery?

Ardwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dryden Street Nursery?

You can call 0161 272 7121 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451347)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holyrood+Nursery+Dryden+Street&query_place_id=ChIJKzNB64-xe0gR7k-H4LFrBNQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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