# Small World Nurseries Ltd

Small World Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at Tudor House, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AD, in Castleton, Rochdale. It is registered for 94 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Small World Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nurseries-ltd-503594  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tudor House, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AD
- Registered places: 94
- Run by: [Small World Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-world-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 503594

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, 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/16/503594

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 503594). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/503594)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/503594)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/503594)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tudor House, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.595416,-2.181405

- Station: Castleton (Manchester), 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rochdale 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Castleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-castleton-ey370891) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castleton-playgroup-and-afterschool-club-ey493247) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Edinburgh Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-edinburgh-way-316453) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbrook-childrens-centre-nursery-ey338453) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie's Nursery Kirkholt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgies-nursery-kirkholt-2829646) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Spring Willows Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-willows-playgroup-316426) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small World Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small World Nurseries Ltd Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small World Nurseries Ltd take?

Small World Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small World Nurseries Ltd?

Small World Nurseries Ltd is run by Small World Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small World Nurseries Ltd?

Castleton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/503594)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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