# The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery

The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 11 Howarth Cross Street, ROCHDALE, OL16 2PB, in Howarth Cross, Rochdale. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-tree-private-day-nursery-ey438661  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Howarth Cross Street, ROCHDALE, OL16 2PB
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01706 633431
- Website: https://www.theappletreenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY438661

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 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/EY438661

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY438661). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438661)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438661)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438661)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/521263)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Howarth Cross Street, ROCHDALE, OL16 2PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.629998,-2.137853

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Springside |  | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Heybrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-ey339580) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Seeros Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seeros-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey413619) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Old Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-316464) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey562816) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-2737042) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-limited-ey320533) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery take?

The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery?

Smithy Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01706 633431 and visit www.theappletreenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438661)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Apple+Tree+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJhaImXDO5e0gR3_0W20Oo6ds)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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