# Paintpots (Manchester) LTD

Paintpots (Manchester) LTD is a full-day nursery at Ground Floor, Bracken House, Charles Street, M1 7BD, in University, Manchester. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Paint Pots (Manchester) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paintpots-manchester-ltd-ey356873  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ground Floor, Bracken House, Charles Street, M1 7BD
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 0161 273 3211
- Website: http://www.paintpotsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Paint Pots (Manchester) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-manchester-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY356873

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 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/EY356873

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2007 (Reference EY356873). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356873)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356873)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356873)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819814)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ground Floor, Bracken House, Charles Street, M1 7BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.473843,-2.238672

- Station: Manchester Oxford Road, 0.1 miles
- Station: St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Symphony Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vimto Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: All Saints Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sackville Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: James Grigor Square, 0.3 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–4 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crown Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sol Christian Academy |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Echoes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-day-nursery-2518745) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nipperbout-manchester-central-convention-complex-ey427333) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 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 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dryden Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dryden-street-nursery-ey451347) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Eyes Hulme Park Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-hulme-park-explorers-ey495280) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Learning Ladder](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learning-ladder-ey460492) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paintpots (Manchester) LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paintpots (Manchester) LTD Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paintpots (Manchester) LTD take?

Paintpots (Manchester) LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paintpots (Manchester) LTD?

Paintpots (Manchester) LTD is run by Paint Pots (Manchester) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Paintpots (Manchester) LTD?

Manchester Oxford Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paintpots (Manchester) LTD?

You can call 0161 273 3211 and visit www.paintpotsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356873)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Manchester+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJDWjtOeuxe0gRyZ_wfptzW64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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