# Kirkway Nursery

Kirkway Nursery is a full-day nursery at Surestart, Kirkway, Middleton, M24 1FL, in Middleton, Rochdale. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Cosy Toes Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkway-nursery-ey469046  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Surestart, Kirkway, Middleton, M24 1FL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01706 927225
- Website: https://www.cosytoesnurseries.com/nurseries/kirkway-day-nursery
- Run by: [Cosy Toes Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cosy-toes-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY469046

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 May 2024, 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/EY469046

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY469046). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469046)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469046)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469046)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/650786)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Surestart, Kirkway, Middleton, M24 1FL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.544472,-2.191735

- Station: Mills Hill (Manchester), 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wince Brook Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Penrhyn Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kitchen Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Downs Estate Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alkrington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Elm Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkle Toes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-nursery-2616760) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Stars Preschool & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-preschool-and-holiday-club-2892121) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Middleton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middleton-nursery-school-ey482324) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Thomas More Play Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-play-group-ey556551) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-children-day-nursery-middleton-ey499184) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Roly Poley's Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roly-poleys-private-nursery-ey424238) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirkway Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirkway Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirkway Nursery take?

Kirkway Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kirkway Nursery?

Kirkway Nursery is run by Cosy Toes Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kirkway Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Kirkway Nursery?

You can call 01706 927225 and visit www.cosytoesnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469046)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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