# Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School

Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 152 Broad Road, SALE, M33 2FY, in Sale Moor, Trafford. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Elmscot Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2556446  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 152 Broad Road, SALE, M33 2FY
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 0161 962 6428
- Website: https://www.elmscot.co.uk/nurseries/willowtree/
- Run by: [Elmscot Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elmscot-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2556446

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/16/2556446

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2556446). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556446)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556446)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556446)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1350484)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 152 Broad Road, SALE, M33 2FY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.422910,-2.298211

- Station: Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Priory Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Worthington Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sunny Days Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Park: Moor Nook Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Infant 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Moorlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Worthington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Button Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Collective @ Worthington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-collective-worthington-2598633) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-cherubs-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551204) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mulberry House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-house-day-nursery-limited-ey275100) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sale Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-private-day-nursery-limited-ey290492) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Embrace Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embrace-childcare-ey470795) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sale-ey472451) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School take?

Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School?

Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School is run by Elmscot Group Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School?

Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Day Nursery and Nursery School?

You can call 0161 962 6428 and visit www.elmscot.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556446)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Day+Nursery+%26+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJIQNisbqte0gRsVDW3f0DcyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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