Best Nurseries in Rochdale
50 nurseries in Rochdale — 0 Outstanding, 37 Good
Ofsted ratings in Rochdale
50
Total nurseries
37
Good
1
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
11
Not yet rated
15 Church Lane, Rochdale
Lower Place School, Rochdale
Tonacliffe School, ROCHDALE
St. Gabriels R C School, Rochdale
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Rochdale
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Rochdale?
Rochdale has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 37 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Rochdale are rated Outstanding or Good?
74% of nurseries in Rochdale are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Rochdale?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Rochdale sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.