Collyhurst Nursery School, Manchester
Collyhurst Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 5 in Manchester. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Collyhurst Nursery School in detail
Collyhurst Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "At Collyhurst, we are committed to providing high quality care, education and support in a welcoming and safe environment for children, families and our local community. All are encouraged to learn and have fun in our creative and vibrant centre where everyone is given the opportunity to express their individuality and be at the heart of everything we do."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Mixed (18%) and Black (17%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitley Road (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Collyhurst Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Collyhurst Nursery School creates a warm, supportive environment where young children feel safe and eager to learn. Staff skillfully develop children's language and communication, helping them become confident speakers and thinkers. The school thoughtfully prepares children for their future, with engaging trips and smooth transitions to primary school.
Key Strengths
- Children develop strong language skills and confidence to share ideas through careful teacher support
- High-quality story times and book learning are embedded throughout the day
- Excellent support for children with SEND, ensuring every child is included and can thrive
- Strong partnerships with parents and effective transitions to primary school
- Well-considered curriculum with trips to shops, museum and library to enrich learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff interactions with children do not consistently meet high-quality standards, meaning children occasionally learn curriculum content less well
- School should ensure all staff have the necessary skills and expertise to teach the curriculum as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture prioritizing children's interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips to shops, museum and library
Collyhurst Nursery School has successfully maintained its outstanding standards following recent leadership and staffing changes. Children benefit from warm relationships with staff and develop into confident, curious learners.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Collyhurst Nursery School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Collyhurst Nursery School is in Manchester; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
58
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
51.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Collyhurst Nursery School
What is Collyhurst Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Collyhurst Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Collyhurst Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Collyhurst Nursery School is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Collyhurst Nursery School?
Collyhurst Nursery School has around 102 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Collyhurst Nursery School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Collyhurst Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Collyhurst Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Collyhurst Nursery School?
Collyhurst Nursery School is at Teignmouth Avenue, Collyhurst, Manchester, Lancashire, M40 7QD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)