--- title: "Irlam Road Nursery, Manchester | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/irlam-road-nursery-m41-6jr-ey318257 description: "Irlam Road Nursery in Manchester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Irlam Road Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (8 Google reviews) · 35 Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6JR · Trafford Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Trafford ## About this day nursery Irlam Road Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2006, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years from its non-domestic premises. Open Monday to Friday, all year round (excluding bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas) with sessions from 8am to 6pm, the setting provides a consistent and nurturing environment. The day nursery received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21st August 2025. Children confidently separate from their parents and carers, benefiting from a strong key-person system and staff who know them well, fostering emotional well-being. The curriculum is ambitious, with staff regularly assessing and adapting to meet children's interests and needs. Communication and language development is a high priority, with children developing good language skills through songs, rhymes, and interactive play. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with swift identification of needs, strong partnerships with other professionals, and smooth transitions to the next stage of learning. Children enjoy being physically active in both indoor and outdoor spaces, engaging in activities that develop both large and small muscles, such as climbing, balancing, and using dough. The day nursery promotes independence and health, including good hygiene practices and nutritious food. Partnerships with parents are well-established, with parents valuing feedback on their children's progress and feeling supported in their children's transition to school. Staff also promote learning about the diverse world by celebrating different occasions and introducing food from around the world. What it's like Children confidently separate from their parents and carers and are ready to start their day. Staff know the children well, supporting their individual needs and emotional well-being. Children benefit from a strong key-person system and a sense of belonging fostered by looking at family photos. Good Ofsted rating Strong key-person system Effective SEND support Ambitious curriculum Promotes independence Active indoor and outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Irlam Road Nursery Last inspected 21 August 2025 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 Inspector highlights - Children arrive with smiles on their faces. - Staff know the children well and form good bonds with them. - Children are helpful and happy to follow instructions. - Children enjoy being physically active within the setting's indoor and outdoor spaces. - Partnerships with parents are well established. Areas to develop - 1 allow older children opportunities to promote their independence skills further - 2 routinely explain to children why they should tidy up after themselves, so they learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Inspection #10399306 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287363) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express their appreciation of the nursery. > They value the feedback they receive and report that they are happy with the progress their children have made since starting. > Parents also report that they feel the nursery has supported their children's transition to school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff swiftly identify any children at risk of falling behind. Partnerships with other professionals are effective in helping children to achieve their goals. The nursery supports children with SEND to ensure transitions are smooth to their next stage of learning, such as school. Outdoor space Children enjoy being physically active within the setting's indoor and outdoor spaces. They access a variety of activities to develop their larger muscles, such as climbing, balancing and sliding on soft play equipment. ## Google Reviews of Irlam Road Nursery 5.0 (8 Google reviews) Kirsty Ramdas 5 years ago Amazing Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpcFAtN2h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487babe3f35e9321:0xf965c2e3123a9391) James O'Reilly a month ago Our daughter went here. Amazing place. Amazing people. Happy memories. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFMWNqUldjV000UkhGc2VrUm5iMVZzTW5KUU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x487babe3f35e9321:0xf965c2e3123a9391) Debbie Southern 4 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyMi1PTWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487babe3f35e9321:0xf965c2e3123a9391) Amy C 4 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhMWN1VWNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487babe3f35e9321:0xf965c2e3123a9391) Kate Worthington 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5LXJqZ0NREAE!2m1!1s0x487babe3f35e9321:0xf965c2e3123a9391) Reviews from Google for Irlam Road Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17970984168611025809&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2006 - August 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - April 2015 Outstanding - December 2010 Good - July 2006 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Irlam Road Nursery ### What is Irlam Road Nursery working on improving? ### What outdoor space does Irlam Road Nursery offer? ### How many children are on roll at Irlam Road Nursery? ### Does Irlam Road Nursery take babies? ### How does Irlam Road Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Irlam Road Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Irlam Road Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Gems Nursery Manchester · M41 5PR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-m41-5pr-ey473053 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Little People Manchester · M41 5RN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-people-m41-5rn-ey551653 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Urmston Urmston · M41 5ED https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-urmston-m41-5ed-ey499808 - Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Urmston Day Nursery Manchester · M41 5SZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/urmston-day-nursery-m41-5sz-2870323 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Futures Manchester · M41 5BG 5.0(30 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-m41-5bg-ey482581 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Manchester · M41 9FJ 4.4(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m41-9fj-ey318335 See all nurseries in Manchester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Manchester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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