# The Learning Hive Nursery School

The Learning Hive Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 30 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5GB, in Fairfield, Tameside. It is registered for 106 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-hive-nursery-school-2685055  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5GB
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 0161 371 7847
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-hive-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2685055

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, 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/16/2685055

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2685055). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685055)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685055)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685055)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1628699)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5GB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.472646,-2.147150

- Station: Fairfield, 0.1 miles
- Station: Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Delamere Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: King's Grange Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 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 | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aldwyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Audenshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairfield Education & Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-education-and-childcare-ey367513) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Launch Pad Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/launch-pad-pre-school-2721490) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Space Station Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/space-station-day-nursery-2721494) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Manchester Settlement](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manchester-settlement-ey408887) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-wetherby-street-ey474448) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Infinity Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-childcare-ltd-2747654) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Hive Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Hive Nursery School Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Hive Nursery School take?

The Learning Hive Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Learning Hive Nursery School?

The Learning Hive Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Hive Nursery School?

Fairfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Learning Hive Nursery School?

You can call 0161 371 7847 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685055)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Learning+Hive+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ7_vcD7q2e0gRWgk4B2dxDqY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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