# Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 14 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7AA, in Urmston, Trafford. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-crofts-bank-nursery-school-2715175  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7AA
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 0161 748 7767
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/old-crofts-bank-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2715175

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, 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/16/2715175

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2715175). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715175)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715175)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715175)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.454227,-2.356722

- Station: Urmston, 0.4 miles
- Station: Chassen Road, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Davyhulme Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Golden Hill Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kingsway Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Davyhulme Rest Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Urmston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Davyhulme Road Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-road-private-day-nursery-2764932) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Works](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-works-ey467347) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-2807329) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Davyhulme Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-pre-school-limited-2805798) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cornhill Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornhill-kindergarten-limited-ey295846) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-feet-private-day-nursery-310348) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Old Crofts Bank Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Old Crofts Bank Nursery School Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Old Crofts Bank Nursery School take?

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Old Crofts Bank Nursery School?

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Old Crofts Bank Nursery School?

Urmston is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Old Crofts Bank Nursery School?

You can call 0161 748 7767 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715175)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old+Crofts+Bank+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJiQ90Oqiue0gRQUEx8FyoSoU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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