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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Manchester, M15 6PANurseryAges 0–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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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

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range0 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address33 Epping Street, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6PA
HeadteacherAmy Davenport
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils59
Free School Meals (FSM)23.7%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

DanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.