# St Thomas More Play Group

St Thomas More Play Group is a sessional pre-school at 102 Mainway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PP, in Alkrington Garden Village, Rochdale. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-play-group-ey556551  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 102 Mainway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PP
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY556551

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 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/EY556551

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556551). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556551)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556551)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556551)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 102 Mainway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.537092,-2.197360

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Downs Estate Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Penrhyn Park, 0.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkrington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crosslee Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Charlestown Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alkrington Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alkrington-pre-school-cic-ey492806) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-limited-ey537956) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kirkway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkway-nursery-ey469046) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Charlestown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-charlestown-ey382065) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cosy Toes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosy-toes-nursery-ey303108) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Edu-Play Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edu-play-ltd-2880242) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Thomas More Play Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Thomas More Play Group Good at its inspection on 11 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Thomas More Play Group take?

St Thomas More Play Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Thomas More Play Group?

Moston is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556551)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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