# Torkington Childcare

Torkington Childcare is a full-day nursery at Annex Building - Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Stockport, SK7 6NR, in Torkington, Stockport. It is registered for 20 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/torkington-childcare-2742164  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Annex Building - Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Stockport, SK7 6NR
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2742164

## 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/16/2742164

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2742164). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742164)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742164)
- 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/16/2742164)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1698146)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Annex Building - Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Stockport, SK7 6NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.379661,-2.103249

- Station: Hazel Grove, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Torkington Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Peregrine Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torkington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Norbury Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Dial Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fernbees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernbees-2659792) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tinkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-2529766) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childcare-ltd-ey443558) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Glen Jakes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glen-jakes-nursery-ey480971) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hawthorn House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-house-day-nursery-limited-ey469089) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-ey496263) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Torkington Childcare's Ofsted rating?

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

### How many children can Torkington Childcare take?

Torkington Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Torkington Childcare?

Hazel Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742164)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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