# Side by Side at the Old Rectory

Side by Side at the Old Rectory is a full-day nursery at 204 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HQ, in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 71 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sidebyside Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/side-by-side-at-the-old-rectory-2830002  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 204 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HQ
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01782 446062
- Run by: [Sidebyside Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sidebyside-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2830002

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2830002). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830002)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830002)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830002)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1889234)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 204 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.038733,-2.190616

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grange Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cobridge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Barrett Drive Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Festival Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sneyd Hill Park, 0.3 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 Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| North Road Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Forest Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sneyd Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Valiant School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Moorpark Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Jackfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-road-nursery-ey500155) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Burslem Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burslem-kindergarten-2564951) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [New Beginnings at Burslem](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-at-burslem-2804877) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-day-nursery-ey556112) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Child 1st Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-day-nursery-ey396797) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Head Start Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-2603663) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Side by Side at the Old Rectory take?

Side by Side at the Old Rectory is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### Who runs Side by Side at the Old Rectory?

Side by Side at the Old Rectory is run by Sidebyside Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Side by Side at the Old Rectory?

Longport is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Side by Side at the Old Rectory?

You can call 01782 446062.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830002)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Side+By+Side+at+the+Old+Rectory&query_place_id=ChIJ_9k9MpBCekgR5iGiM9eogW0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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