# Whitworth Playgroup

Whitworth Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hallfold United Reform Church, Hall Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8TL, in Wallbank, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitworth-playgroup-309530  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hallfold United Reform Church, Hall Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8TL
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 309530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/16/309530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 309530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309530)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309530)
- 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/16/309530)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/51658)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hallfold United Reform Church, Hall Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.655587,-2.178336

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Tonacliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Whitworth Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small World Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nurseries-ltd-ey253263) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Aunt Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aunt-marys-ey413823) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Sparks Wardle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-2544769) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey562816) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Littlesteps (Rochdale) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesteps-rochdale-ltd-ey473586) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Old Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-316464) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitworth Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitworth Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitworth Playgroup take?

Whitworth Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309530)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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