Best nurseries in Pendlebury and Clifton
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Salford, 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 | Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton Full day care · 102 places · M27 8RH | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton Full day care · 78 places · M27 5FQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Kids Planet Swinton Full day care · 125 places · M27 6BY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | KidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge Full day care · 75 places · M27 4EX | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Kiddos Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · M27 6HA | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Rainbows Nursery Full day care · 88 places · M27 6GU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Pendlebury and Clifton?
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 Pendlebury and Clifton?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Pendlebury and Clifton, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton, Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton, Kids Planet Swinton.
How much does nursery cost in Pendlebury and Clifton?
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 Pendlebury and Clifton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Eccles (Salford) · Irlam · Little Hulton · Salford · Swinton (Salford) · Broughton · Broughton Park
Neighbourhoods
Clifton · Clifton Green & Pendlebury East · Swinton Newtown · Swinton South East & Pendlebury West
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.