# Thorley Day Nursery

Thorley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 101 Thorley Lane, Timperley, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7AL, in Timperley, Trafford. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorley-day-nursery-ey391817  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 101 Thorley Lane, Timperley, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7AL
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 0161 903 9245
- Website: https://www.thorleydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY391817

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 May 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/EY391817

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY391817). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391817)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391817)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391817)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/358915)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 101 Thorley Lane, Timperley, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388948,-2.316556

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wellfield Lane Park, 0.4 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Broomwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pictor Academy |  | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Well Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Forest School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sandilands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2597602) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Willow Tree Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-pre-school-limited-2710631) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-timperley-2758003) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Elmscot Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmscot-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2597595) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Spuds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spuds-day-nursery-ey561038) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hale-ey419408) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorley Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thorley Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thorley Day Nursery take?

Thorley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thorley Day Nursery?

Baguley (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thorley Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 903 9245 and visit www.thorleydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391817)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thorley+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSVGA5N2se0gR2kfMJLt6khk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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