# Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex

Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex is a full-day nursery at Manchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX, in Manchester. It is registered for 126 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in March 2025, without a quality grade. It is run by Nipperbout Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nipperbout-manchester-central-convention-complex-ey427333  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX
- Registered places: 126
- Run by: [Nipperbout Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nipperbout-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY427333

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 21 March 2025, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 21 March 2025: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 17 April 2017: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427333

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY427333). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427333)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427333)
- Registered places: 126 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427333)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.476220,-2.247279

- Station: Deansgate, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- Station: Manchester Oxford Road, 0.3 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St John's Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roman Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: James Grigor Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Symphony Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: New Jackson Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–4 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Friars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paintpots (Manchester) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paintpots-manchester-ltd-ey356873) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Echoes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-day-nursery-2518745) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Eyes Hulme Park Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-hulme-park-explorers-ey495280) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Early Learning Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-childcare-ey560039) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/martenscroft-nursery-school-and-sure-start-childrens-centre-ey294455) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Adventures Salford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-adventures-salford-ey555901) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex's Ofsted rating?

Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex was last inspected by Ofsted on 21 March 2025, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex take?

Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex is registered with Ofsted for up to 126 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex is run by Nipperbout Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Deansgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427333)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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