# Ducklings @ Rochdale

Ducklings @ Rochdale is a full-day nursery at 1027 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AJ, in Blackley, Manchester. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-rochdale-2639650  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1027 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AJ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0161 202 3360
- Website: https://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/blackley
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2639650

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/16/2639650

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2639650). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639650)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639650)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639650)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1820468)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1027 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.516525,-2.213218

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boggart Hole Clough, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harpurhey Ponds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harpurhey Reservoirs, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Irk Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Moston Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pike Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lily Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bearswraparound Care Services @ Mount Carmel RC Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearswraparound-care-services-mount-carmel-rc-primary-school-ey340796) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wmb Born2win Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wmb-born2win-day-nursery-2540292) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Carisbrook Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carisbrook-day-nursery-ey469492) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie's Nursery Moston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgies-nursery-moston-2829648) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Precious Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-kids-day-nursery-ey494976) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bear Necessities Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-necessities-childcare-2576585) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings @ Rochdale's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings @ Rochdale Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings @ Rochdale take?

Ducklings @ Rochdale is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings @ Rochdale?

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

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings @ Rochdale?

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings @ Rochdale?

You can call 0161 202 3360 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639650)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+and+Nursery+Blackley&query_place_id=ChIJ20gtWUSxe0gRQEDOqFPbstQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.