# The Ryleys Nursery

The Ryleys Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ryleys Preparatory School, Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY, in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ryleys-nursery-ey536299  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ryleys Preparatory School, Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY536299

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Leadership and management: Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY536299). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2018). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/891794)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ryleys Preparatory School, Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.302136,-2.243796

- Station: Alderley Edge, 0.3 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Alderley Edge 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 Cheshire East 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryleys School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashdene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Nether Alderley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alderley Edge Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alderley-edge-pre-school-2707726) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-clairmont-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey240139) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ashdene Independent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdene-independent-pre-school-304957) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Bird's Nest Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-nest-pre-school-2641991) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [NAPSAC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/napsac-ey379043) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pepperberry Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperberry-day-nursery-ey429884) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Ryleys Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 September 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Ryleys Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

Alderley Edge is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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