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Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(7 parent reviews) ·Demesne Road, Manchester, M16 8PH · Manchester
Number of places
148 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School in Manchester, established in 2023, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on January 8, 2026, the nursery has achieved an overall "Good" rating.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage independence, creativity, and exploration both indoors and outdoors, with well-equipped spaces for learning. The setting places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, utilising sign language from an early age and a unique bilingual approach to support children, including those who speak English as an additional language, in becoming confident communicators.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) also make steady progress, benefiting from staff’s firm understanding of individual needs and collaborative work with professionals.

Our ethos

At Alexandra Park, we have developed a community of families, children, and team members who share a passion for nurturing children’s growth and development through democratic learning. Our experienced team of teachers, educators, and artists collaboratively implement our bilingual approach with democracy and freedom at its core. Our children enjoy the independence to explore both our indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day, including trips to the nearby Alexandra Park, offering diverse learning experiences.

What it's like

Managers have planned a curriculum that supports children to be sociable, confident and inquisitive. Staff know children well and adapt the environment and plan experiences so all children can engage. All children thrive, making progress in readiness for their next stage of learning.

Collaborative PlaySign LanguageCreative ActivitiesOutdoor ExplorationSafety FocusSecure Relationships

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly on an equalised basis and include all meals, snacks, infant formula, hygiene consumables such as nappies, and extracurricular activities. The nursery operates year-round, closing only during Christmas week and for two training days, with annual fees factoring in these closures.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A registration fee and deposit are required, with the deposit credited to the first invoice.
  • Fees include meals, snacks, formula, nappies, wipes, and extracurriculars.
  • No refunds or discounts are given for absences due to illness or other reasons.
  • Bank transfer payments incur an administration fee.
  • Equalised monthly billing ensures fees remain consistent each month.

Key facts

Food

Infant formula, milk, home-cooked meals and snacks included.

Opening hours

Full days: 7:30 am - 6 pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School

Last inspected 8 January 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Managers have planned a curriculum that supports children to be sociable, confident and inquisitive. Staff know children well and adapt the environment and plan experiences so all children can engage. All children thrive, making progress in readiness for their next stage of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate high levels of collaboration, sharing ideas and playing together.
  • Staff use sign language to support communication from an early age.
  • Children benefit from activities that enhance their creativity and imagination.
  • Children benefit from space to run, jump and balance, developing physical skills.
  • The setting has a strong focus on supporting children to consider their own safety.
  • The key-person system is well embedded, fostering secure relationships between children and staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to build on staff's knowledge and skills so that all staff offer consistent high-quality teaching.
  • 2Leaders should help staff to use routines more effectively to support children's continual engagement in learning.
Inspection #2763653 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make steady progress across the 7 areas of learning. Where children have gaps in learning, these gaps typically close, and children make progress alongside their peers. Staff demonstrate a firm understanding of individual children's needs and the action they are taking to support progress, including where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders for special educational needs attend meetings and collaborate with other professionals, ensuring a coordinated approach to support.

Outdoor space

The curriculum is effectively designed to support all areas of learning, with learning indoors and outdoors. Leaders offer a curriculum that supports children to be independent, learning through creativity and exploration in the setting's well-planned and equipped indoor and outdoor spaces. Children benefit from space to run, jump and balance outdoors, and enjoy scooping soil and filling containers.

EAL / language support

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make steady progress across the 7 areas of learning. Children who speak EAL make progress from their starting points and typically close learning gaps alongside their peers. The setting has a high number of children who speak English as an additional language (EAL). Communication for children is supported by the setting's unique bilingual approach. Children, including children who speak EAL, become confident communicators and make steady progress in their spoken English.

Parent Reviews of Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School

5.0
(7)
aude aubanel
7 years ago

The best place for our son. E was not settling after 8 months into a different nursery. But he settled here in 1 month. When I come to pick him up he is happy to show me what he has done and I m always amazed by the activities that I find very original and interesting for little ones. When he leaves he gives a hug and waves at everyone cause he is simply happy and loves everyone. I can compare to the old nursery which was a good renown place... he was a totally different child. Here at Alexandra park children are listened and they educative approach is just amazing sweet and efficient. Children are happy you can see it and feel it every time you come. Staff is lovely and qualified. There is so many positive things to say about this place. As a parents I feel like it’s a safe place and that they’re focus on the wellbeing of the children. Would recommend to everyone

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Bogdan Tomaszewicz
7 years ago

Our son Alex was attending to toddlers, preschool snd kindergarten groups there. He was crying only in the morning at first day there. He makes lots of friends there and develop a lot in many areas. Lots of Spanish speaking stuff talking to to children in Spanish and children understands! It looks a bit messy but I believe this is what children love there. Vege food served only!

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Rose dVD (RmDvD)
a year ago

Best place in whole Manchester. Teachers are so lovely and truly love what they do. Highly recommend it!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School

About the setting

Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School registered with Ofsted on 23/11/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Demesne Road, Manchester, M16 8PH. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00. The registered person is Storal Nurseries Limited.

URN
2763653
Registered person
Storal Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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