# Little Gems

Little Gems is a full-day nursery at Christ Church Vicarage, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4BF, in Newtown, Salford. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-ey369022  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christ Church Vicarage, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4BF
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0161 728 6036
- Ofsted URN: EY369022

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 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/EY369022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY369022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369022)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369022)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369022)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/86592)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church Vicarage, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4BF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.515827,-2.330448

- Station: Swinton (Manchester), 0.3 miles
- Station: Clifton (Manchester), 0.8 miles
- Station: Moorside, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: LIVIA, 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mark's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mossfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Deans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Clifton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwood Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-nursery-2842710) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-swinton-ey554064) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey481409) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-swinton-ey372028) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddos-day-nursery-2843676) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auntie-stephs-playgroup-partnership-2763787) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems take?

Little Gems is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems?

Swinton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Gems?

You can call 0161 728 6036.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369022)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gems&query_place_id=ChIJS5YJCQ6ve0gR2kgBUW771zs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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