Collyhurst Nursery School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a special place where every child feels valued and celebrated. Staff provide outstanding teaching with rich learning experiences that help all children make excellent progress from their starting points. The school works closely with parents as true partners, making families feel supported and actively involved in their child's learning.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with staff who know children exceptionally well and use skilled observations to extend their learning
- Excellent partnerships with parents and outside agencies like speech and language therapy to support children's needs quickly
- Rich and stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, with strong focus on speaking and listening skills
- All children make rapid progress and achieve exceptionally well in all areas of learning
- Outstanding behaviour and safety with high staff expectations and a nurturing, welcoming atmosphere
Areas for Improvement
- Website needs to provide more accessible information and support for parents, especially those who speak English as an additional language, to help children's learning at home
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - parents have every confidence their children are safe and secure, and governors ensure all safeguarding requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, holiday club, Zumba classes, visits to places like Victoria train station, visiting animals from Boland Farm, World Taster Day multicultural celebration
Collyhurst Nursery School is an outstanding school where every child is celebrated and supported in a nurturing environment. Since the previous inspection, significant improvements have been made in teaching quality and children's achievement through exceptional leadership.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
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Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,150
Applications
6,683
Got 1st preference
74.4%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
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