# St Lukes Pre-School

St Lukes Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Lukes Parish Centre, Swinton Park Road, Salford, M6 7WR, in Irlams o' th' Height, Salford. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-ey315656  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Lukes Parish Centre, Swinton Park Road, Salford, M6 7WR
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY315656

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 May 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/EY315656

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY315656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315656)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315656)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315656)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/92403)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Lukes Parish Centre, Swinton Park Road, Salford, M6 7WR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.501180,-2.313004

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakwood Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lightoaks Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rabbit Hills Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bolton Road Playing Fields, 0.4 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 Salford there are about 3.1 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 Luke's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Summerville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Light Oaks Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Light Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springwood Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Magical Moments](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magical-moments-ey436225) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Claremont Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-neighbourhood-nursery-ey254163) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [KidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-the-lodge-ey492517) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-swinton-ey492516) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Evergreen Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-childrens-day-nursery-ey357491) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Salford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-salford-ey370884) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Lukes Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Lukes Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Lukes Pre-School take?

St Lukes Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Lukes Pre-School?

Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315656)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
