# Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield

Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield is a full-day nursery at 51 Brookfield Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 1ES, in Cheadle, Stockport. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Elm Cottage Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-cottage-nursery-at-brookfield-2635080  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 51 Brookfield Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 1ES
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 0161 428 9421
- Website: http://www.elm-cottage.com/
- Run by: [Elm Cottage Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elm-cottage-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2635080

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, 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/16/2635080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2635080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635080)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635080)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1453982)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 51 Brookfield Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 1ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388959,-2.210162

- Station: Gatley, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brookfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brooklyn Crescent Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Diamond Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bruntwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cheadle Green, 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 Stockport there are about 3.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Inscape House School |  | 5–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lady Barn House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Goodwood Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goodwood-lodge-day-nursery-ey401885) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-childrens-day-nursery-ey467701) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-cheadle-kingsway-307163) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Montesaurs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-montesaurs-2817972) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cheadle Preschool and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheadle-preschool-and-day-nursery-2800569) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Peeps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-ey543259) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield take?

Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield?

Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield is run by Elm Cottage Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield?

Gatley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield?

You can call 0161 428 9421 and visit www.elm-cottage.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635080)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elm+Cottage+Children%27s+Day+Nursery%2C+Brookfields&query_place_id=ChIJ9wIa5CSze0gRrCCs8zjS1KY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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