# Kids Planet Northenden

Kids Planet Northenden is a full-day nursery at 151 Longley Lane, Manchester, M22 4HY, in Northenden, Manchester. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-northenden-ey475233  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 151 Longley Lane, Manchester, M22 4HY
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 0161 998 4078
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/northenden/
- Ofsted URN: EY475233

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2023, 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/EY475233

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY475233). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475233)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475233)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475233)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1894446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 151 Longley Lane, Manchester, M22 4HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.401552,-2.251616

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northenden Village Green, 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 Manchester there are about 4.6 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Northenden Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Benchill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids- Time](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-time-2780132) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Excelling Kids Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excelling-kids-daycare-2858622) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Honeybear Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-nursery-ltd-ey362226) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ZoZo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zozos-day-nursery-2735948) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-307121) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Didsbury Childminding at Broad Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-childminding-at-broad-oak-2805601) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Northenden's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Northenden Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Northenden take?

Kids Planet Northenden is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Northenden?

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Northenden?

You can call 0161 998 4078 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475233)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Northenden&query_place_id=ChIJ-ybTpZyye0gRBk748WRK3m0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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