# Elm Road Pre-School

Elm Road Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Elm Road, Gatley, Stockport, SK8 4LY, in Gatley, Stockport. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-road-pre-school-307137  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Elm Road, Gatley, Stockport, SK8 4LY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07780 830464
- Ofsted URN: 307137

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307137

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 307137). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307137)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307137)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307137)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1413144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Road, Gatley, Stockport, SK8 4LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.391119,-2.234484

- Station: Gatley, 0.2 miles
- Station: Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gatley Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Scholes Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gatley Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gatley Hill, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hollyhedge Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lum Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cheadle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Peel Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honeybear Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-nursery-ltd-ey362226) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-307121) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [ZoZo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zozos-day-nursery-2735948) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-cheadle-kingsway-307163) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cheadle Preschool and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheadle-preschool-and-day-nursery-2800569) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mini Montesaurs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-montesaurs-2817972) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elm Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elm Road Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elm Road Pre-School take?

Elm Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Elm Road Pre-School?

Gatley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elm Road Pre-School?

You can call 07780 830464.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307137)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ELM+ROAD+PRE-SCHOOL&query_place_id=ChIJcTSjiJWye0gR_TjkIxC_dCk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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