# Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool

Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Holcombe Brook Methodist Church, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ, in Hazelhurst, Bury. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holcombe-brook-methodist-preschool-316833  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Holcombe Brook Methodist Church, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07940 157452
- Website: https://holcombe-brook-pre-school.webflow.io/
- Ofsted URN: 316833

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022, 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/16/316833

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 316833). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316833)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316833)
- 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/16/316833)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holcombe Brook Methodist Church, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.635452,-2.331245

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Bury there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holcombe Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holcombe Brook School Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holcombe-brook-school-nursery-ltd-316760) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ltd-ey493462) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Miracles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-daycare-2834958) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-school-ltd-ey319256) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Greenmount Foundations for Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenmount-foundations-for-learning-2696278) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Early Learning Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-daycare-ltd-ey542905) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool take?

Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool?

Ramsbottom (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool?

You can call 07940 157452 and visit holcombe-brook-pre-school.webflow.io.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316833)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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