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Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(7 parent reviews)
·Heywood Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3BT · Rochdale
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton, part of Thrive Childcare, provides a nurturing environment for children in Rochdale. The nursery focuses on supporting early childhood development through an engaging curriculum that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Children benefit from a hands-on approach to learning, with access to a wide range of quality resources and equipment that promote play-based and child-led exploration both indoors and outdoors. The nursery also incorporates unique activities such as Forest School sessions, sports and physical development programmes, and creative arts including music and dance.

Nutritional meals and snacks, as well as essential items like nappies, wipes, and formula milk, are included in the fees. To ensure a smooth transition for new children and their families, Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton offers free settling-in sessions.

Parents are kept informed and involved through e-learning journals via the ParentZone app, regular newsletters, and parent evenings, fostering a strong partnership between the nursery and families. The nursery celebrates children's milestones with graduation ceremonies as they prepare for primary school, and encourages participation in fundraising activities to promote empathy and community spirit.

Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton is committed to providing a holistic educational experience that supports children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Our ethos

Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and promotes child-led exploration through a play-based, hands-on approach. They are committed to a holistic educational experience, fostering children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being through diverse activities like Forest School and creative arts, while also encouraging community spirit and empathy.

What it's like

Staff know children very well, encouraging curiosity and extending learning through targeted support. Children thrive, excited by resources and activities, which staff adapt to meet individual learning goals. Ambitious expectations are held for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and staff feel empowered thanks to dedicated management. There has been much improvement, reflected in the environment, curriculum, and the happiness of children, parents, and staff.

Forest SchoolE-Learning JournalsAll-inclusive feesSports and Physical DevelopmentGraduation Ceremonies

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Food

Healthy, well-balanced meals, nutritious snacks, and formula milk are provided and included in the fees.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton

Last inspected 3 September 2025 · Shauneen Wainwright

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

Staff know children very well, encouraging curiosity and extending learning through targeted support. Children thrive, excited by resources and activities, which staff adapt to meet individual learning goals. Ambitious expectations are held for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and staff feel empowered thanks to dedicated management. There has been much improvement, reflected in the environment, curriculum, and the happiness of children, parents, and staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team members have created a culture of evaluation and reflection, proactively identifying strengths and weaknesses and quickly addressing areas for improvement.
  • Staff feel supported within their roles, with secure supervision arrangements and encouragement to have high aspirations for themselves and the children.
  • Children's literacy and communication skills are well supported, with even the youngest children engaging with stories and developing an early love for literacy.
  • The management team has worked hard to restore trusting and collaborative relationships with parents.
  • Children's health is a priority, with dental health and healthy eating as key aspects of the curriculum, and daily outdoor play benefiting their physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to deliver the curriculum and care practices effectively, so that children experience consistency across the setting
  • 2consider ways to share more detailed information with parents concerning children's individual learning goals, so they can provide further support at home.
Inspection #10404592 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents share that they are thrilled with the improvements under the new management team.

They recognise that their children are making good progress under the new curriculum and feel happy dropping their children off each day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Most staff know the intended curriculum well. They have ambitious expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children access outdoor play daily. They benefit from fresh air and regular exercise, including a 'daily mile'. Children embrace this and burn off excess energy, ready for a day of learning and play.

Parent Reviews of Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton

5.0
(7)
Stacey MacNaught
7 years ago

My son was here from 15 months for 2 years and we only moved him because we moved house. He loved it and was always happy to go to nursery. A really varied lunch and afternoon tea menu with healthy choices, lots and lots of space for the little ones and rooms that changed regularly kept my little one happy. I always found staff helpful and very communicative. Very grateful for the contributions staff made to my son’s development.

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Patrick Pro pro
6 years ago

My little boy has been going to the nursery since he was 9 months old. He leaves for school in September I am going to be more upset than him. Patrick and I travel 20 to attend this nursery passing lots on our journey. But it’s faultless , I can’t praise them enough for the growth, development and care they have given him since he started. It’s a shame he has to start school but I know he’s going to truly miss everyone. Fabulous service, amazing staff , if I won the lottery today the nursery would be the first place I’d look at donating to , because I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done.

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Jemma Buckley
6 years ago

Brilliant nursery. Both my 2 year old and 4 year old attend Holyrood castleton and are both looked after so well . They love going to nursery and have great relationships with all the staff . My 4 year old will be so sad to leave in September when she starts primary school in September, she has learnt so much whilst at nursery and is so ready for school thanks to holyrood !

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: October 2008

  • September 2025Good
  • March 2025Inadequate
  • April 2024Good
  • October 2023Requires improvement
  • May 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • March 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2008Good

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