Best nurseries in Norden
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Rochdale, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aunt Mary's Full day care · 45 places · OL12 6BG | Good (2024) |
| 2 | St Vincent's de Paul RC Pre-School Group CIC Sessional day care · 32 places · OL12 7QL | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Ashworth View Nursery Full day care · 90 places · OL12 7TY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Kids Planet Gables Full day care · 49 places · OL11 5XT | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Bamford Academy Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · OL11 5PS | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Norden?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Norden?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Norden; listed first: Aunt Mary's, St Vincent's de Paul RC Pre-School Group CIC, Ashworth View Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Norden?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Norden?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Heywood · Littleborough · Middleton (Rochdale) · Milnrow · Rochdale · Alkrington · Mandale Park
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.