# Spring Willows Playgroup

Spring Willows Playgroup is a full-day nursery at ST. ANNES HOUSE RYECROFT AVENUE, HEYWOOD, OL10 1QB, in Hopwood, Rochdale. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-willows-playgroup-316426  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: ST. ANNES HOUSE RYECROFT AVENUE, HEYWOOD, OL10 1QB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01706 624848
- Website: http://www.springwillows.com/
- Ofsted URN: 316426

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 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/16/316426

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1997 (Reference 316426). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316426)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316426)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316426)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: ST. ANNES HOUSE RYECROFT AVENUE, HEYWOOD, OL10 1QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.593522,-2.207051

- Station: Heywood (East Lancashire Railway), 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Heywood Memeorial Gardens, 0.5 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hopwood Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| 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) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodland Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crimble Croft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crimble-croft-pre-school-316401) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Heywood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-heywood-2811189) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wendy's Private Nursery & Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendys-private-nursery-and-pre-school-group-316470) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Joseph's Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-preschool-nursery-2875351) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery School (Heywood) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-school-heywood-ltd-2840256) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Oaks Heywood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-heywood-2822431) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring Willows Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring Willows Playgroup Good at its inspection on 20 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring Willows Playgroup take?

Spring Willows Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Spring Willows Playgroup?

Heywood (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Spring Willows Playgroup?

You can call 01706 624848 and visit www.springwillows.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316426)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Willows+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJl2asw7G7e0gRIyr8oe38Ul8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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