# Longsight Nursery

Longsight Nursery is a full-day nursery at Longsight Childrens Centre, 1a Farrer Road, Manchester, M13 0QX, in Rusholme, Manchester. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longsight-nursery-2544230  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Longsight Childrens Centre, 1a Farrer Road, Manchester, M13 0QX
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 0161 248 1526
- Ofsted URN: 2544230

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/16/2544230

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2544230). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544230)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544230)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544230)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1821487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Longsight Childrens Centre, 1a Farrer Road, Manchester, M13 0QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.452100,-2.201318

- Station: Levenshulme, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Slade Lane Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crowcroft Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Birchfields Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Point Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Richard's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rodney House School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Anson Cabin Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anson-cabin-project-ey368113) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Early Inspirations](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-inspirations-ey433782) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rushford Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushford-park-nursery-2802004) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-2680882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-manchester-ltd-ey494401) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milkyway Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-ey451353) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Longsight Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Longsight Nursery take?

Longsight Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

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

Levenshulme is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Longsight Nursery?

You can call 0161 248 1526.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544230)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Big+Life+Nurseries+-+Longsight&query_place_id=ChIJyy95J9eze0gRJTTOsOQiUsE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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