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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Rookwood Private Nursery School # Rookwood Private Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 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 - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Strong staff-child bonds Thoughtful curriculum Prepares for school Funded 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 - 1 Develop further the learning environment in the baby unit to create more enabling spaces and resources to enhance children's experiences and development - 2 Strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269473) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rookwood Private Nursery School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10364214 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269473)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500818) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rookwood-private-nursery-school-m25-9qx-ey500818) ## Parent Reviews of Rookwood Private Nursery School 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6fXXOnYYqQWBKY2o6K6V6OP1E0PQB_cKMVPuz475XPajHAQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsbTVYVjJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bafe794b8e2ed:0x24fb8eb39a1ec0bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX3jM5haMB3kCg7SoYES1NRj2DAhzZV04sbDZoPrW1pARZS8i8_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Śöphįşťiçäťěď Ãļičę 2 years ago Amazing staff in all year groups [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxdWR2TVBnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bafe794b8e2ed:0x24fb8eb39a1ec0bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUg1Rb7AugqA-mGCQHgI_1D_UW3UWYGh1CnSTKucnd8Bg5HW7gEJg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Emma Barrow 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwMXVXUzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bafe794b8e2ed:0x24fb8eb39a1ec0bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW7TQoa4t5H-0o_0Gr6FOWtyiwggQTQeRMntOmdm1z9FOvGUJmuGQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Shannon Perry 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlMHJteUd3EAE!2m1!1s0x487bafe794b8e2ed:0x24fb8eb39a1ec0bc) Reviews from Google for Rookwood Private Nursery School. 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