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Rookwood Private Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·130, Hilton Lane, Manchester, M25 9QX · Bury
Number of places
133 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Bury

About this day nursery

Rookwood Private Nursery School, established in 2016, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting in Manchester. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas.

The dedicated staff, which includes 24 members with various early years qualifications, are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and supported. They tailor activities to individual needs, fostering strong bonds with children and maintaining consistent routines.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote confidence and independence, ensuring children are well-prepared for school. The provision proudly offers funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Staff create a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home for children. They know their key children very well and are tuned in to support their emotional needs. Routines are consistent, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery, engaging in stimulating activities that sustain their interest.

Warm environmentStrong staff-child bondsThoughtful curriculumPrepares for schoolFunded education available

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rookwood Private Nursery School

Last inspected 9 January 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home for children. They know their key children very well and are tuned in to support their emotional needs. Routines are consistent, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery, engaging in stimulating activities that sustain their interest.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home for children at this nursery.
  • Staff know their key children very well and are tuned in to support their emotional needs.
  • Leaders have developed a curriculum with clear aims for all children, helping them become confident and independent learners.
  • Children's language skills are well supported through songs, stories, and engaging interactions.
  • The nursery promotes reading effectively, with staff spending one-to-one time with babies and older children discussing characters' feelings.
  • Children's mathematical skills are developed through play, encouraging discussions about numbers and quantities.
  • Parents value the professional, kind, and attentive staff team and appreciate the strong communication.
  • Staff promote children's personal development, encouraging independence and fostering a sense of belonging.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop further the learning environment in the baby unit to create more enabling spaces and resources to enhance children's experiences and development
  • 2Strengthen the organisation during key routines of the day to reduce waiting times for children and maximise their time spent in purposeful play.
Inspection #10364214 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Rookwood Private Nursery School

5.0
(4)
Cherelle Jones
2 years ago

Excellent, friendly staff and lots of activities to engage small children. Each room is vibrant and imaginative. I’m very pleased that my children attend this nursery.

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Śöphįşťiçäťěď Ãļičę
2 years ago

Amazing staff in all year groups

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Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • January 2025Good
  • January 2019Good

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