# Noah's Nursery

Noah's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19 Crossfield Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LN, in Handforth, Cheshire East. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-nursery-305214  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 Crossfield Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LN
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 305214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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/16/305214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1989 (Reference 305214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305214)
- 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/16/305214)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/891689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19 Crossfield Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.349266,-2.214473

- Station: Handforth, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meriton Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stanley Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Willow House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Royal School, Manchester |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Aurora Summerfields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oakgrove School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-handforth-cio-2740630) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fun Frogs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-frogs-day-nursery-ltd-ey554755) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-day-nursery-ey471924) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet The Pod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-pod-2851081) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Footsteps Wilmslow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-wilmslow-ey409494) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-2686235) | Met |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Noah's Nursery take?

Noah's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Noah's Nursery?

Handforth 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/16/305214)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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