# Small World Nurseries Ltd

Small World Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at Market Street, Whitworth, ROCHDALE, OL12 8RW, in Wallbank, Lancashire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, 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-ey253263  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Market Street, Whitworth, ROCHDALE, OL12 8RW
- Registered places: 55
- Run by: [Small World Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-world-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY253263

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 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/EY253263

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2003 (Reference EY253263). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253263)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253263)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253263)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/79964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Market Street, Whitworth, ROCHDALE, OL12 8RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.640298,-2.178724

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonacliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Norden Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aunt Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aunt-marys-ey413823) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Littlesteps (Rochdale) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesteps-rochdale-ltd-ey473586) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Shutters Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shutters-village-day-nursery-316465) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Whitworth Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitworth-playgroup-309530) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey562816) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Supertots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-316462) | Good |  |  | 1.3 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 March 2025, 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 55 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?

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253263)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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