# Sunbeams Atherton

Sunbeams Atherton is a full-day nursery at Manor House, 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9DF, in Atherton, Wigan. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-atherton-ey456178  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manor House, 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9DF
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0800 307 0155
- Ofsted URN: EY456178

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY456178

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2013 (Reference EY456178). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456178)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456178)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456178)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manor House, 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.524538,-2.488105

- Station: Atherton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Hag Fold, 0.7 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowbent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Parklee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-footprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey541708) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Abc at Atherton's Children Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-at-athertons-children-centre-ey367012) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atherton-pre-school-day-care-limited-ey448674) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hindsford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hindsford-day-nursery-ey442974) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-storytimes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey556253) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Little Acorns Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-acorns-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey330412) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunbeams Atherton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunbeams Atherton Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunbeams Atherton take?

Sunbeams Atherton is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunbeams Atherton?

Atherton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunbeams Atherton?

You can call 0800 307 0155.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456178)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunbeams+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKbpP4fAHe0gRKKszDzpvDh8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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