# The Old Library

The Old Library is a full-day nursery at Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9ER, in Great Howarth, Rochdale. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-316464  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9ER
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01706 649430
- Ofsted URN: 316464

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 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/16/316464

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1989 (Reference 316464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316464)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316464)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316464)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.638637,-2.135870

- Station: Smithy Bridge, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springside |  | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 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 | 1.0 miles |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sparks Wardle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-2544769) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-tree-private-day-nursery-ey438661) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey562816) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-ey339580) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Seeros Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seeros-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey413619) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tinkerbell Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbell-private-nursery-316466) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Library's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Library Good at its inspection on 15 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Library take?

The Old Library is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Library?

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

### How do I contact The Old Library?

You can call 01706 649430.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316464)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Library+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJi5HCCsW-e0gRTEGnd8nTCTo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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