Nurseries in M3
126 registered nurseries — 4 Outstanding, 58 Good
Ofsted ratings in M3
126
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
58
Good
1
Requires Improvement
63
Not yet rated
Folly Brook House, MANCHESTER
Guide Lane Methodist Church & Sunday School, MANCHESTER
Kids Unlimited, SALE
122 Victoria Road, Manchester
St. Josephs Rc Primary School, Sale
The Friends Of Victoria Park, Manchester
Holy Cross & All Saints Rc Primary School, Manchester
Gorse Hill Primary School, Manchester
Bump & Beyond Ryecroft Day Nursery Limited, Audenshaw
Branwood Preparatory School, Manchester
Why families love M3
50.8/100
Family Score
0.24
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around M3
Average property price: £249,863
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in M3
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 M3?
M3 has 126 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 58 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in M3 are Outstanding or Good?
49% of nurseries in M3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in M3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in M3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in M3?
Yes — many nurseries in M3 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.