Collyhurst Nursery School
About Collyhurst Nursery School
Collyhurst Nursery School is one of just two state-funded nursery schools in the Manchester local authority, and both hold the highest possible Ofsted rating. The other is Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre, located 3.5 kilometres away. This means that for families in the city looking for an Outstanding-rated nursery place, the choice is effectively between these two. Collyhurst serves a very small cohort of just 29 children aged from birth to five, and its intake reflects a high level of disadvantage: 58.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for early years settings. The school is led by headteacher Deborah Preece and operates as a mixed-gender, non-denominational state nursery. Its facilities are notably broad for a nursery, including a music room, art studios, a library, a gymnasium, an outdoor playground and even a chapel, alongside clubs such as art club and sports provision in swimming and dance.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (21 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
3Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-09:00
After-school care
15:15-16:00
Source: collyhurst.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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