# St Matthew's Playgroup

St Matthew's Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St. Matthews Playgroup, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2RQ, in Chadderton Fold, Oldham. It is registered for 40 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 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-508066  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Matthews Playgroup, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2RQ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0161 287 9169
- Ofsted URN: 508066

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/508066

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1996 (Reference 508066). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508066)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508066)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508066)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/50586)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Matthews Playgroup, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.555627,-2.154078

- Station: Mills Hill (Manchester), 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chadderton Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Noddy's Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oldham there are about 3.6 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mills Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elm Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Forest Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-tree-nursery-2783839) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Starfish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starfish-day-nursery-ey275059) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Kabin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-kabin-pre-school-301041) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Elm Street Pre-School Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-street-pre-school-community-interest-company-ey491849) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Broadway Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-day-nursery-ey496629) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Maple Leaf Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-leaf-kindergarten-2777306) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Matthew's Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Matthew's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Matthew's Playgroup take?

St Matthew's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Matthew's Playgroup?

Mills Hill (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Matthew's Playgroup?

You can call 0161 287 9169.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508066)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Matthews+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJeUHIffq5e0gRLHrXaTDxnHM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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