# Rookwood Private Nursery School

Rookwood Private Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 130, Hilton Lane, Manchester, M25 9QX, in Hilton Park, Bury. It is registered for 133 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rookwood-private-nursery-school-ey500818  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 130, Hilton Lane, Manchester, M25 9QX
- Registered places: 133
- Phone: 0161 773 4703
- Website: https://rookwoodnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500818

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, 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/EY500818

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY500818). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500818)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500818)
- Registered places: 133 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500818)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 130, Hilton Lane, Manchester, M25 9QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.521515,-2.278976

- Station: Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- Station: Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barnfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hope Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ostrich Lane Park, 0.5 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 Bury there are about 3.3 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Butterstile Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Park View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Philip's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Adventures Prestwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-adventures-prestwich-ey481965) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Yocheved Segal Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yocheved-segal-creche-ey492859) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Honeybear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-nursery-2879456) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Beeches Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beeches-day-nursery-2562008) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [L A Kiddicare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/l-a-kiddicare-ey539402) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-2885382) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rookwood Private Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rookwood Private Nursery School Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rookwood Private Nursery School take?

Rookwood Private Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 133 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rookwood Private Nursery School?

Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rookwood Private Nursery School?

You can call 0161 773 4703 and visit rookwoodnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500818)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rookwood+Private+Day+Nursery+School+Prestwich+Manchester&query_place_id=ChIJ7eK4lOeve0gRvMAemrOO-yQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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