# Sunshine Pre-School

Sunshine Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Church of the Epiphany, Merton Drive, Droylsden, MANCHESTER, M43 6BH, in Fairfield, Tameside. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-312371  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church of the Epiphany, Merton Drive, Droylsden, MANCHESTER, M43 6BH
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 312371

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/16/312371

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1980 (Reference 312371). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312371)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312371)
- 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/16/312371)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1662536)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church of the Epiphany, Merton Drive, Droylsden, MANCHESTER, M43 6BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.479194,-2.164395

- Station: Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), 0.1 miles
- Station: Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Gorton, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandywell Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sunnybank Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Seymour Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Varna Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manchester Settlement](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manchester-settlement-ey408887) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fairfield Education & Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-education-and-childcare-ey367513) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-wetherby-street-ey474448) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Greenside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenside-day-nursery-ey485528) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey475092) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Your Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-nursery-ltd-2768878) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-School take?

Sunshine Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Pre-School?

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312371)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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