# Panda Pre-School Coppice

Panda Pre-School Coppice is a sessional pre-school at 61-63 Werneth Hall Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4BD, in Werneth, Oldham. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Werneth and Freehold Community Development Project.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-coppice-ey470366  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 61-63 Werneth Hall Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4BD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0161 628 9592
- Run by: [Werneth and Freehold Community Development Project](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/werneth-and-freehold-community-development-project)
- Ofsted URN: EY470366

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY470366

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY470366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470366)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470366)
- 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/EY470366)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/113052)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 61-63 Werneth Hall Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.535240,-2.124027

- Station: Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coppice Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Werneth Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tamworth Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Oldham there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thornycroft School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hulme Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood High |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heathcot Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathcot-pre-school-ltd-301004) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [A-Star Kids Parkview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-parkview-2844639) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Medlock Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/medlock-day-nursery-2768661) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenwood Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-kindergarten-2891156) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Alders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alders-day-nursery-2749941) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Golden Petals Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-petals-pre-school-ltd-2678453) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Panda Pre-School Coppice's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Panda Pre-School Coppice Good at its inspection on 13 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Panda Pre-School Coppice take?

Panda Pre-School Coppice is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Panda Pre-School Coppice?

Panda Pre-School Coppice is run by Werneth and Freehold Community Development Project, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Panda Pre-School Coppice?

Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Panda Pre-School Coppice?

You can call 0161 628 9592.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470366)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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