# Woodbank Preschool

Woodbank Preschool is a full-day nursery at Woodbank Youth Centre, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN, in Little Moor, Stockport. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodbank-preschool-307205  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodbank Youth Centre, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 307205

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/307205

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 307205). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307205)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307205)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307205)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodbank Youth Centre, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.406887,-2.139160

- Station: Stockport, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodbank Memorial Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St. Thomas' Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vernon Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Woodlands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Woodbank Park Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lisburne School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Fairway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Ridg Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-ridg-day-nursery-ltd-2835065) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-darlings-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey393758) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nina's Nursery Offerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-offerton-2503872) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-ey554136) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stockport Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockport-village-nursery-ey467905) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. George's Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-playgroup-307180) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodbank Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodbank Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodbank Preschool take?

Woodbank Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodbank Preschool?

Stockport is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307205)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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