# The Railway Nursery

The Railway Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Hartington Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2DZ, in Bramhall, Stockport. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-nursery-ey484314  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Hartington Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2DZ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0161 439 5492
- Website: http://www.therailwaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY484314

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY484314). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778066)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Hartington Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.360388,-2.161608

- Station: Bramhall, under 0.1 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lumb Lane Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pownall Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ladybrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Queensgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hursthead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hursthead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Valley School |  | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bramhall Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramhall-methodist-church-pre-school-ey360030) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-nursery-307140) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Daisybank Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisybank-day-nursery-ltd-ey363031) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wild Explorers Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-explorers-forest-school-2685811) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Lilac Frog Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilac-frog-day-nursery-ey418216) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Swann Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swann-lane-pre-school-ey500616) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Railway Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Railway Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Railway Nursery take?

The Railway Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Railway Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Railway Nursery?

You can call 0161 439 5492 and visit www.therailwaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Railway+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtfVJ-69MekgRHLuEteLyBgU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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