# Little Sparks Wardle

Little Sparks Wardle is a full-day nursery at 415 Birch Road, Wardle, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH, in Wardle, Rochdale. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-2544769  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 415 Birch Road, Wardle, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01706 377087
- Website: https://www.littlesparkswardle.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2544769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 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/16/2544769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2544769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544769)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544769)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1450989)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 415 Birch Road, Wardle, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.645697,-2.132202

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Springside |  | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-316464) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-tree-private-day-nursery-ey438661) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Tinkerbell Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbell-private-nursery-316466) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-nursery-littleborough-and-space-out-of-school-club-ey549006) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Railway House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-house-2636734) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey562816) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Sparks Wardle's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Sparks Wardle Good at its inspection on 19 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Sparks Wardle take?

Little Sparks Wardle is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sparks Wardle?

Smithy Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sparks Wardle?

You can call 01706 377087 and visit www.littlesparkswardle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sparks+Wardle&query_place_id=ChIJO8XLNDu_e0gRYR1jT3X_IGc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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