# Thorncliffe Barn

Thorncliffe Barn is a full-day nursery at Thorncliffe, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8JJ, in Hollingworth, Tameside. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorncliffe-barn-312316  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thorncliffe, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8JJ
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01457 763412
- Ofsted URN: 312316

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, 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/16/312316

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 312316). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312316)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312316)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312316)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/200535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thorncliffe, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.468054,-1.998649

- Playground: Hollingworth Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Mottram CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hadfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hadfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hawthorns School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merseybank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merseybank-nursery-ey498534) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-stars-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey483697) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hill Top Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-private-day-nursery-ey486494) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sky High Achievers Melandra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sky-high-achievers-melandra-ey496150) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey499219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wind In The Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-ey548669) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorncliffe Barn's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thorncliffe Barn Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thorncliffe Barn take?

Thorncliffe Barn is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thorncliffe Barn?

Hadfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thorncliffe Barn?

You can call 01457 763412.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312316)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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