# Play Alma Mater Play Alma Mater is a full-day nursery at Play Alma Mater, 123 Long Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8AY, in White Gate, Oldham. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-alma-mater-2750382 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Play Alma Mater, 123 Long Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8AY - Registered places: 50 - Phone: 0161 681 0995 - Ofsted URN: 2750382 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 4 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750382 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2750382). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750382) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750382) - Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750382) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/61194) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Play Alma Mater, 123 Long Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8AY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.527031,-2.156947 - Station: South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles - Station: Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles - Station: Moston, 0.6 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Princess Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Coalshaw Green Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 - Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 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 | 0.2 miles | | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Kingfisher Special School | | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Halcyon Way School | | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | New Moston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Brighter Beginnings Chadderton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-chadderton-ey481430) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Buttercup Corner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-corner-day-nursery-ey490859) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Yew Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yew-tree-pre-school-301112) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Brighter Beginning Brighter Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginning-brighter-minds-ey449659) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Panda Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-ey339662) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [The Vine Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-vine-playgroup-500211) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Play Alma Mater's Ofsted rating? Play Alma Mater was inspected on 4 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Play Alma Mater take? Play Alma Mater is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Play Alma Mater? South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Play Alma Mater? You can call 0161 681 0995. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750382) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+New+Play+Alma+Mater+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo0_d5Uu3e0gRx-QUNMAXS5U) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.