St Lukes Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Salford for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Open since 2005, with 32 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 Salford
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Salford 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
M6 7WRWhat 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, 6 May 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive at the pre-school with a big smile on their face and are happy to leave their parents. They are greeted at the door by friendly staff. This helps the children to feel safe and secure at the pre-school. Children move around the indoor and outdoor environment, independently making choices about where they would like to play. They squeal with delight in the outdoor area as they blow and chase bubbles. Children develop positive relationships with each other and the staff. They follow the rules and routines well and have extra support from staff when needed.
Children know the high expectations required of them and, as a result, they behave well. This ensures the environment remains a calm place for children to learn.
Children's interests are planned for through play-based activities, which engages the children in their learning. Staff understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children's speaking and listening skills. As a result, children benefit from lots of stories, rhymes and songs to support their progress. Children develop their physical skills by engaging in activities such as stretch and grow, making marks on paper and using tools with the play dough. Children are encouraged to be independent by washing their hands and putting their coat on.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all of the children at group times n provide opportunities for the children to learn about different cultures, religions and faiths n support children to develop further their self-care skills.
- 6 May 2022Good
- 23 November 2016Good
- 3 February 2016Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for St Lukes Pre-School
- 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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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