# Hopwood Hall College Nursery

Hopwood Hall College Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hopwood Hall College, St. Marys Gate, ROCHDALE, OL12 6RY, in Mitchell Hey, Rochdale. It is registered for 85 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Creche-N-Co Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopwood-hall-college-nursery-316317  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hopwood Hall College, St. Marys Gate, ROCHDALE, OL12 6RY
- Registered places: 85
- Run by: [Creche-N-Co Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/creche-n-co-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 316317

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 11 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 2 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 316317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316317)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316317)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316317)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hopwood Hall College, St. Marys Gate, ROCHDALE, OL12 6RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.616745,-2.162631

- Station: Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: Rochdale, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Broadfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Falinge Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mandale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ball Street Gardens, 0.5 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 Rochdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Whitehall Academy |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Spotland Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beech House School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd |  | 5–6 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery; Special Educational Needs and Disability Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-special-educational-needs-and-disability-childcare-ltd-2712203) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-rochdale-2579249) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Crescent Nursery Spotland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-nursery-spotland-2503410) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Crescent Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-day-nursery-ey500998) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-private-day-nursery-ey308399) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-2535296) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopwood Hall College Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Hopwood Hall College Nursery was inspected on 11 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hopwood Hall College Nursery take?

Hopwood Hall College Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hopwood Hall College Nursery?

Hopwood Hall College Nursery is run by Creche-N-Co Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hopwood Hall College Nursery?

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316317)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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