--- title: "Heyside Pre-school — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Heyside Pre-school, a nursery in Heyside — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Heyside Pre-school # Heyside Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · St. Marks Church Hall, Oldham Road, Heyside, OL2 6LY · Oldham Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Oldham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Heyside Pre-School, located in Heyside, provides early years education and care for children aged between two and five years old. The pre-school operates during term-time, offering both full and half-day sessions from Monday to Friday, opening from 8 am to 3 pm. For further information or to make enquiries, prospective parents are encouraged to reach out to the pre-school directly via phone or email. What it's like Children feel happy and safe in a home-from-home environment created by staff. They show high levels of confidence and a strong sense of belonging, with staff supporting their personal, social, and emotional development effectively. Children behave well, show positive attitudes towards learning, and develop good skills in readiness for their next steps in learning, including moving on to school. Term-time only Ages 2-5 ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.stmarksheyside.org.uk/welcome/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 3pm Age range 2 to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day, Half day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Heyside Pre-school Last inspected 1 March 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children feel happy and safe in a home-from-home environment created by staff. They show high levels of confidence and a strong sense of belonging, with staff supporting their personal, social, and emotional development effectively. Children behave well, show positive attitudes towards learning, and develop good skills in readiness for their next steps in learning, including moving on to school. Inspector highlights - Leaders want the best of outcomes for children and their families, and put improvement plans in place. - Children relish looking at books and are eager to share them with staff. - Staff support children's large-muscle skills incredibly well, providing activities to enhance their balance and coordination. - Care practices are good; staff teach children about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and good oral health. - Staff teach children about the importance of respect, acceptance, and tolerance, and help them understand charitable work. Areas to develop - 1 refine the implementation of the curriculum, to broaden children's understanding of mathematical concepts - 2 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions, to better support their communication and language skills. Inspection #10312066 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242937) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Heyside Pre-school Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10312066 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242937)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508047) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.stmarksheyside.org.uk/activities-and-groups/heyside-preschool/) St. Marks Church Hall, Oldham Road, Heyside, OL2 6LY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.10285/53.56488/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Heyside - [Day nurseries in Heyside](/search?q=Heyside) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=heyside-pre-school-ol2-6ly-508047) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language is good. Leaders ensure that intervention plans are precise and are monitored with rigour. Children make good progress from their initial starting points. Outdoor space Younger children search for bugs outdoors and giggle while splashing in water. Children enjoy using the climbing frame and show excellent physical dexterity while completing an assault course. Inspection history Date: October 2009 - March 2024 Good - April 2018 Good - March 2015 Good - October 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Heyside Pre-school ### From what age does Heyside Pre-school accept children? ### How does Heyside Pre-school support children with SEND? ### Does Heyside Pre-school have an Ofsted rating? ### What is the staff team like at Heyside Pre-school? ### What is Heyside Pre-school working on improving? ### Where is Heyside Pre-school located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Heyside Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Heyside Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Newbank House Oldham · OL2 6NE 4.4(19 reviews) ](/nursery/newbank-nursery-out-of-school-club-ol2-6ne-ey289347) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### St. Anne's Pre-School, Royton Oldham Royton · OL2 5DH ](/nursery/st-anne-s-pre-school-royton-oldham-limited-ol2-5dh-ey375631) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Shine A Light Day Nursery Royton · OL2 6AE 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/shine-a-light-day-nursery-ol2-6ae-2566926) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Rises Oldham · OL2 8PQ ](/nursery/the-rises-ol2-8pq-ey235010) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw Oldham · OL2 8AP 4.4(17 reviews) ](/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-shaw-ol2-8ap-ey372043) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Ambrose Nursery Oldham · OL1 4HJ 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/ambrose-nook-nursery-ol1-4hj-ey272230) [See all nurseries in Heyside →](/search?q=Heyside) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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