Best nurseries in Wood End
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Oldham, 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 | Beal Vale Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 34 places · OL2 7SY | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw Full day care · 83 places · OL2 8AP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | The Childcare Village Preschool Sessional day care · 32 places · OL2 7RY | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 4 | The Childcare Village Full day care · 80 places · OL2 7TD | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 5 | Dandelions Pre-school Sessional day care · 26 places · OL2 8AX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wood End?
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 Wood End?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Wood End; listed first: Beal Vale Pre-School Nursery, Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw, The Childcare Village Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Wood End?
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 Wood End?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chadderton · Failsworth · Lees · Oldham · Royton · Shaw (Oldham) · Uppermill · Busk
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.