# Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC

Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC is a sessional pre-school at Fairhills Pre-School, 18 Fiddlers Lane, Manchester, M44 6HN, in Irlam, Salford. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairhills-pre-school-irlam-cic-2738536  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fairhills Pre-School, 18 Fiddlers Lane, Manchester, M44 6HN
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0161 777 6615
- Ofsted URN: 2738536

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 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/16/2738536

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2738536). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738536)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738536)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738536)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/65574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fairhills Pre-School, 18 Fiddlers Lane, Manchester, M44 6HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.455596,-2.411519

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Salford 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Moss Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Delamere School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Irlam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Acre Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunrose Learning Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrose-learning-hub-2884426) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Irlam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-irlam-2833226) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mojo 4](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mojo-4-ey427177) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St John's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-preschool-2745160) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Irlam Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/irlam-road-nursery-ey318257) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Irlam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-irlam-ey497436) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC Good at its inspection on 6 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC take?

Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC?

Flixton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC?

You can call 0161 777 6615.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738536)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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