# Ducklings Opportunity Group

Ducklings Opportunity Group is a full-day nursery at Meir CEC, Pickford Place, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 7DY, in Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-opportunity-group-ey404277  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meir CEC, Pickford Place, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 7DY
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY404277

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 2025, 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/EY404277

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2009 (Reference EY404277). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404277)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404277)
- 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/EY404277)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meir CEC, Pickford Place, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 7DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.977665,-2.107543

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Normacot Centernary Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sandon Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rowan House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Alexandra Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Crescent Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Weston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack In The Box](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-ey495357) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-little-sandon-2739642) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Sandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-sandon-2883766) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-ey536048) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Crescent Pre School Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey387145) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Toez @ Westfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toez-westfield-2635823) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Opportunity Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Opportunity Group Good at its inspection on 5 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Opportunity Group take?

Ducklings Opportunity Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings Opportunity Group?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404277)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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