# Mosses Community Preschool

Mosses Community Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Mosses Community Centre, Cecil Street, Bury, BL9 0SB, in Bury. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosses-community-preschool-2566451  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Mosses Community Centre, Cecil Street, Bury, BL9 0SB
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 2566451

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 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/16/2566451

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2566451). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566451)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566451)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566451)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1224208)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mosses Community Centre, Cecil Street, Bury, BL9 0SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.589870,-2.293959

- Station: Bury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.1 miles
- Station: Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway), 0.3 miles
- 30 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kay Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Manchester Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gallipoli Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Library Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whitehead Gardens, 0.3 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 Bury 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bury Grammar Schools |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Ward Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Parliament Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-parliament-street-ey281471) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bossy Boots Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bossy-boots-creche-ey276600) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ey550446) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Dorset Drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-dorset-drive-ey310019) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dream Big Little One](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-big-little-one-ey561160) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bambinos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-ey497849) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mosses Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mosses Community Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mosses Community Preschool take?

Mosses Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mosses Community Preschool?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566451)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.