Oakfield Nursery School Ltd
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Altrincham for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 18:15, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2022. Open since 2004, with 125 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Trafford
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Trafford from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WA14 1RSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 10 August 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children experience the awe and wonder of the world at this nursery. They arrive to an exciting, stimulating and carefully thought-out environment. Their key person welcomes them and shows genuine interest in their lives. Consequently, they make fabulous bonds with them. Staff ensure those that need extra support get it and thrive. Additionally, children that have specific talents develop their skills even further. All children are nurtured and cherished as individuals. Their behaviour is excellent, and they show genuine respect and kindness for each other and their surroundings. They are eager to have a go and try out new things with great enthusiasm.
Children have exceptional communication and literacy skills. Staff offer children questions and new language in play and activities. They encourage children to think deeply and recall knowledge. Babies show great understanding and interest in looking at books. They point at pictures, babble and delight as they turn the pages.
Two-year-olds confidently explain that they can 'build a bridge for water to run under it.' Three-year-olds begin to recognise initial sounds of words and can match these to letters. The oldest children moving on to school have secure early writing and basic reading skills. They eagerly practise writing during play. Children show they are immensely proud of themselves. This means they have great confidence in their abilities. These excellent attitudes help them to make rapid progress in their learning.
- 10 August 2022Outstanding
- 9 March 2016Outstanding
- 5 May 2009Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Oakfield Nursery School Ltd
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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