# Play Works

Play Works is a sessional pre-school at 49 Park Road North, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 5AT, in Urmston, Trafford. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-works-ey467347  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 49 Park Road North, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 5AT
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0161 748 9400
- Website: http://www.playworks-manchester.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY467347

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/EY467347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY467347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467347)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467347)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1723948)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49 Park Road North, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 5AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.450245,-2.356538

- Station: Urmston, 0.2 miles
- Station: Chassen Road, 0.6 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Golden Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Davyhulme Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Manor Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbotsfield Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-feet-private-day-nursery-310348) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Old Crofts Bank Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-crofts-bank-nursery-school-2715175) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Futures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-ey482581) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey318335) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Davyhulme Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-pre-school-limited-2805798) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Urmston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/urmston-day-nursery-2870323) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Works's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Works Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Works take?

Play Works is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play Works?

Urmston is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Works?

You can call 0161 748 9400 and visit www.playworks-manchester.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467347)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Works+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJY_G-EQOse0gR_PNZ7U1MF-8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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