Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
About Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Of the two nursery schools in Manchester rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre is one of them, and it holds that top grade across every single category in its most recent 2024 inspection. That includes Outstanding marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school is clearly popular with local families: with just 59 pupils on roll, it is a small, close-knit setting. While the data does not include a parent recommendation percentage or an oversubscription ratio, the fact that it shares the Outstanding rating with only one other nursery in the entire local authority suggests strong demand among parents who prioritise early years provision. The school serves children from birth to age four, and with 23.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it draws from a genuinely mixed catchment. Headteacher Amy Davenport leads a setting that also functions as a Children's Centre, offering integrated support for families beyond just the school day.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2024. 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
15:15-17:00
Source: martenscroftnurseryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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