# The Park Playgroup

The Park Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Old Trafford Youth Centre, St Hildas Road, Manchester, M16 9PQ, in Old Trafford, Trafford. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-playgroup-ey489424  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Old Trafford Youth Centre, St Hildas Road, Manchester, M16 9PQ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07516 697365
- Ofsted URN: EY489424

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 December 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/EY489424

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY489424). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489424)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489424)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Trafford Youth Centre, St Hildas Road, Manchester, M16 9PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.460600,-2.273128

- Station: Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- Station: Pomona (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seymour Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hullard Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford there are about 2.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Afifah School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Old Trafford Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John Vianney RC School |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons at Trafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-at-trafford-ey361168) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Salford Quays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-salford-quays-ey540340) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sanyu Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanyu-day-care-ey302746) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Amaryllis Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amaryllis-day-nursery-ey550578) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-2519733) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Amaryllis Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amaryllis-preschool-ey475359) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Park Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Park Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Park Playgroup take?

The Park Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Park Playgroup?

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Park Playgroup?

You can call 07516 697365.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489424)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Park+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJx1S80_qxe0gRlMmoPPH_cVU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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