# Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd

Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at The Grotton Pavilion Community Centre, Station Road, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SF, in Springhead, Oldham. It is registered for 31 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-friends-pre-school-ltd-2786480  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Grotton Pavilion Community Centre, Station Road, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SF
- Registered places: 31
- Ofsted URN: 2786480

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2786480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786480)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786480)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786480)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Grotton Pavilion Community Centre, Station Road, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.536848,-2.054941

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Oldham there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Knowsley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Springhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-springhead-ey477641) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leesfield Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leesfield-pre-school-group-508061) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-day-nursery-2674823) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lees Laugh n Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lees-laugh-n-learn-2702854) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cornerhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerhouse-day-nursery-ey448406) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Saddleworth Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saddleworth-stars-ey479558) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd take?

Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Friends Pre-School Ltd?

Mossley (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786480)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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