# Marion Scott Playgroup

Marion Scott Playgroup is a full-day nursery at C/O Didsbury Baptist Church, Beaver Road, Manchester, M20 6SX, in Didsbury, Manchester. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-ey233730  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/O Didsbury Baptist Church, Beaver Road, Manchester, M20 6SX
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0161 448 7058
- Ofsted URN: EY233730

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 April 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/EY233730

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY233730). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233730)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233730)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233730)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Didsbury Baptist Church, Beaver Road, Manchester, M20 6SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.417734,-2.228955

- Station: Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), under 0.1 miles
- Station: West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Burnage, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Didsbury Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Fog Lane Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Didsbury Community Orchard, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Didsbury Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-ey367552) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-2691725) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Didsbury Childminding Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-childminding-services-ey494792) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Christie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christie-day-nursery-ey394022) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Nursery Southpoint](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-nursery-southpoint-2858363) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-500116) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marion Scott Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marion Scott Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marion Scott Playgroup take?

Marion Scott Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Marion Scott Playgroup?

Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marion Scott Playgroup?

You can call 0161 448 7058.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233730)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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