# Ducklings Limited

Ducklings Limited is a full-day nursery at Langley House, Elleray Roa, Middleton, M24 1NY, in Alkrington Garden Village, Rochdale. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-limited-ey537956  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Langley House, Elleray Roa, Middleton, M24 1NY
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 0161 653 0124
- Website: http://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/middleton-manchester
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537956

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 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/EY537956

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY537956). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537956)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537956)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537956)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1070132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Langley House, Elleray Roa, Middleton, M24 1NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.534319,-2.203311

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crosslee Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alkrington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Clare's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alkrington Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alkrington-pre-school-cic-ey492806) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Thomas More Play Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-play-group-ey556551) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Charlestown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-charlestown-ey382065) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey498659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ey345251) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kirkway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkway-nursery-ey469046) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Limited Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Limited take?

Ducklings Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings Limited?

Ducklings Limited is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings Limited?

Moston is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings Limited?

You can call 0161 653 0124 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537956)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+and+Nursery+at+Middleton&query_place_id=ChIJLcoe0pqwe0gRdDc1ilD4rkg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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