Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre, Manchester
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 4 in Manchester. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre in detail
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre in its own words
In its own words: "At Martenscoft, 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."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, it gives me great pleasure on behalf of all the staff, children, parents and governors, to warmly welcome you to our wonderful school. Our school serves the community of Hulme by providing Outstanding full-time nursery provision to 3 and 4 year olds, and early education for children aged 5 months+."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (32%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (7.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trinity High School (opposite), 140 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Children are provided with an exceptional start to their education at this school. The school is highly ambitious for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are immersed in a curriculum that teaches them about where they live and the different cultures that make up their community.
Children happily come to school. They are keen to learn. Children benefit from carefully chosen learning activities that build on what they already know. These activities are delivered by skilled staff, who have a deep knowledge and understanding of child development. Many children, including those with SEND, achieve extremely well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is highly aspirational. The school has used the expertise of staff across the setting to meticulously map out the important knowledge that children should learn through to the end of the Nursery Year. This helps staff to know how they should build on children's knowledge as they move throughout the provision.
The school has put highly effective systems in place to accurately identify the additional needs of children with SEND. Staff use well-chosen activities and resources to ensure that children with SEND access the same curriculum as their classmates.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 48 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
8.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
138
Total Pupils
65
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
46.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,898
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
What is Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre has around 138 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 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 Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 48 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre is at 33 Epping Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)