# Honeybear Nursery ltd

Honeybear Nursery ltd is a full-day nursery at 11 Northenden Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EN, in Gatley, Stockport. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 49 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-nursery-ltd-ey362226  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Northenden Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EN
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 0161 491 5121
- Website: https://honeybearnursery.co.uk/whalley-range/
- Ofsted URN: EY362226

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 May 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/EY362226

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY362226). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362226)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362226)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362226)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/861742)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Northenden Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.392686,-2.235639

- Station: Gatley, 0.2 miles
- Station: Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gatley Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gatley Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Scholes Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gatley Hill, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hollyhedge Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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 49 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lum Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cheadle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Peel Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elm Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-road-pre-school-307137) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-307121) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [ZoZo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zozos-day-nursery-2735948) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-cheadle-kingsway-307163) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cheadle Preschool and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheadle-preschool-and-day-nursery-2800569) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Didsbury Childminding at Broad Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-childminding-at-broad-oak-2805601) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Honeybear Nursery ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Honeybear Nursery ltd Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Honeybear Nursery ltd take?

Honeybear Nursery ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Honeybear Nursery ltd?

Gatley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Honeybear Nursery ltd?

You can call 0161 491 5121 and visit honeybearnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362226)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Honeybear+Nursery+Ltd+-+Gatley&query_place_id=ChIJ6W_HvZWye0gR0BkUi9PrfC8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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