# Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton

Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton is a full-day nursery at 124 Rake Lane, Clifton, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8RH, in Clifton, Salford. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-swinton-ey372028  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 124 Rake Lane, Clifton, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8RH
- Registered places: 102
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare And Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY372028

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372028

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY372028). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372028)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372028)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372028)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/52898)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 124 Rake Lane, Clifton, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.521128,-2.325413

- Station: Clifton (Manchester), 0.4 miles
- Station: Swinton (Manchester), 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: LIVIA, 0.2 miles
- Park: LIVIA, 0.2 miles
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Clifton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mossfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wardley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Deans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-ey369022) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-nursery-2842710) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey481409) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-swinton-ey554064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddos-day-nursery-2843676) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Evergreen Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-childrens-day-nursery-ey357491) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton Outstanding at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton take?

Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### Who runs Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton?

Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton?

Clifton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372028)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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