# Panda Pre-School

Panda Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church Community Rooms, Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7QB, in Butler Green, Oldham. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, 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-ey339662  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church Community Rooms, Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7QB
- Registered places: 41
- Run by: [Werneth and Freehold Community Development Project](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/werneth-and-freehold-community-development-project)
- Ofsted URN: EY339662

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/EY339662

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY339662). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339662)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339662)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339662)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church Community Rooms, Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.532193,-2.140974

- Station: Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coalshaw Green Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Werneth Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tamworth Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Yew Tree Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingfisher Special School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornycroft School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Halcyon Way School |  | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alders-day-nursery-2749941) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Channings Childcare Ltd Werneth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-werneth-508032) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Yew Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yew-tree-pre-school-301112) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery Chadderton Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-chadderton-limited-ey293678) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [A-Star Kids Parkview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-parkview-2844639) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Chadderton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-chadderton-ey481430) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Panda Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Panda Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Panda Pre-School?

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

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339662)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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