# Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery

Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery is a full-day nursery at Moor Allerton Preparatory School, 131 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PW, in West Didsbury, Manchester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-2691725  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moor Allerton Preparatory School, 131 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0161 445 4521
- Website: https://www.moorallertonschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2691725

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 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/16/2691725

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2691725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691725)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691725)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691725)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819299)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moor Allerton Preparatory School, 131 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.421107,-2.244568

- Station: West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marie Louise Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Merseybank Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lancasterian School |  | 3–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Birches School |  | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-500116) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Didsbury Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-ey367552) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Christie Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-christie-fields-2593086) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christie-day-nursery-ey394022) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Marion Scott Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-ey233730) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kingfisher Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-day-nursery-ey455696) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery take?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery?

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery?

You can call 0161 445 4521 and visit www.moorallertonschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691725)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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