# Fernbees

Fernbees is a full-day nursery at Fernlea Care Home, 20 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RQ, in Torkington, Stockport. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernbees-2659792  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fernlea Care Home, 20 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0161 456 8322
- Website: http://fernbees.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2659792

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/16/2659792

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2659792). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659792)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659792)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659792)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fernlea Care Home, 20 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.378639,-2.110763

- Station: Hazel Grove, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Torkington Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Torkington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Norbury Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Dial Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tinkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-2529766) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Torkington Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torkington-childcare-2742164) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childcare-ltd-ey443558) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-ey496263) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hawthorn House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-house-day-nursery-limited-ey469089) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Glen Jakes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glen-jakes-nursery-ey480971) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fernbees's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fernbees Good at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fernbees take?

Fernbees is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fernbees?

Hazel Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fernbees?

You can call 0161 456 8322 and visit fernbees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659792)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fernbees+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJV1FOSVW1e0gRo7jjD96kPs8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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