# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Calvary Church, 2 Merebrook Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH, in Broken Cross, Cheshire East. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey540706  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Calvary Church, 2 Merebrook Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 01625 615115
- Website: http://www.firststepsnursery.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY540706

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 November 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/EY540706

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY540706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540706)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540706)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540706)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Calvary Church, 2 Merebrook Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.258828,-2.152603

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weston Community Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ivy Bank Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Park Lane School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Parkroyal Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Upton Priory School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whirley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Pre-School Macclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-macclesfield-ey491503) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jasmine Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jasmine-park-pre-school-ey553350) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Macclesfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/macclesfield-day-nursery-ey491094) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Alban's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-albans-pre-school-305313) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whirley Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whirley-pre-school-group-305429) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Macclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-macclesfield-2593049) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Nursery take?

First Steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Nursery?

Macclesfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery?

You can call 01625 615115 and visit www.firststepsnursery.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540706)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJb41WNslOekgRVAIDnFsD40M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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