# The Willows Private Day Nursery

The Willows Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 49 Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BX, in Spotland Bridge, Rochdale. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-private-day-nursery-ey308399  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BX
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01706 654085
- Website: https://www.thewillowsrochdale.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY308399

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022, 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/EY308399

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY308399). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308399)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308399)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308399)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/55355)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49 Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.617887,-2.174956

- Station: Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denehurst Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Falinge Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beech House School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whitehall Academy |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crescent Nursery Spotland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-nursery-spotland-2503410) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Supertots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-316462) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hopwood Hall College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopwood-hall-college-nursery-316317) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Littlesteps (Rochdale) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesteps-rochdale-ltd-ey473586) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Shutters Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shutters-village-day-nursery-316465) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-rochdale-2579249) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Willows Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Willows Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Willows Private Day Nursery take?

The Willows Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Willows Private Day Nursery?

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Willows Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01706 654085 and visit www.thewillowsrochdale.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308399)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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