Holyrood Nursery Shaw

35-39 Milnrow Road, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8AP
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  • Holyrood Nursery Shaw, Oldham
Holyrood Nursery Shaw is ideally located for access to Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester and beyond, with excellent parking space to drop off and pick up.

Making the most of a large detached property, children are able to learn within spacious, attractive and specially designed playrooms for each age group. The outdoor play area also offers cross-curricular and active learning, while skilled childcare practitioners ensure children are happy and secure.

Strong local reputation has been built up through an approach based on mutual respect and understanding. Nursery education grant funding is available at Holyrood Nursery to offer free funded places.

The nursery offers Emergency Services employee discount, T&C's apply.

The nursery has bilingual staff who speak Bengali and Portuguese.

Please contact to arrange a personal viewing.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Angela Davies (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Holyrood Nursery Shaw Reviews (123)

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Holyrood Nursery Shaw has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holyrood Nursery Shaw has 123 reviews.

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Review from Dean R (Foster Parent of Child) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff we have come across are friendly, helpful, and always up to date with what our children have been up to. Examples of this include a menu board for lunch which is particularly helpful when I ask my children what they have had to eat and they say ‘I don’t know’. Any accidents or incidents
in nursery have always been completed with an accident form, and we are asked to sign the sheet and obtain a photocopy version for our own keeping. The manager at Holyrood in Shaw is really professional and friendly. All staff in both the toddler and junior room enjoy their jobs, and we always feel comfortable leaving our children behind whilst we go off to work knowing they are in safe and professional hands.
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Review from Amelia W (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started nursery at 7 months old. I was nervous and anxious at the time with my baby being so young. But all staff are so friendly and reassuring and supportive that it made the process so much easier! My baby settled into nursery so quickly and has come on leaps and bounds since starting! Thanks
so much to all the staff!
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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since going to the nursery my daughter's speech has amazed me. The things she comes out with and the amount she talks. She loves going and gets excited the night before. Would definitely recommend to other parents/guardians.
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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy used to cry at drop off, now he runs straight in and gets stuck into all activities. The staff are helpful, informative and really seem to know how to treat my son as an individual, they cater to his needs and preferences. I am very happy we chose this nursery for him.
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holyrood Shaw is a brilliant nursery. They are always friendly, polite and flexible. My son loves it here and so do I. If ever I've had a problem/concern the manager addresses it straight away. My son has learnt so much at this nursery and he's blossomed here. I have even recommended the nursery to
my friend who also takes her son here and she loves it too.
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Review from Ashleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have no faults with the nursery, lovely, friendly staff who are amazing with my child. Excellent food selection also.
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Review from Kelly D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good nursery. Staff are fab.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the pre-school room and has settled in very well. He is also eager to go to nursery daily. He enjoys the different activities each day. All the staff are very friendly and caring and always inform us about the daily activities and food my son has had. The environment in the nursery is
so clean and welcoming. A big 'well done' to the manager and her team for the excellent support, care and the improvements that are made.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved being at this nursery. He has come on so much with his learning etc.. The staff are great cannot fault them.
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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter enjoys coming to nursery and always asks if she is going.
She has made lots of friends and enjoys seeing the staff and talking to them.
The staff are all friendly and will talk to you about how she has been and what she has been doing.
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Review from Kelly T (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent caring staff who are playing a huge part in helping our son grow into a bright, caring young man.
Our son has been at Holyrood since he was 8months old and he is now 3years old and remains very happy and settled.
The nursery is lacking in its 'additional activities'. They used to have
dance lessons, visits from outsiders and regular trips out.
Despite huge fee increases these things no longer happen which is a real downside.
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Review from Micheala M (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child enjoys coming to nursery, he gets excited when we are on our way. He is well looked after and gets along with most staff.
They respect my wishes as a parent and I fully trust them with my children. I also have a son in babies and he always holds his arms out for staff to get him as soon as
we arrive.
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Review from Marlon A (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. Children are very happy and content.
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Review from Storm H (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child loves nursery, she enjoys coming and playing with her friends. Staff are lovely too.
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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Informative and gave a good insight on our son's progress.
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Review from Selina H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Holyrood is very good. I think my daughter has had a very good experience here and enjoys herself a lot.
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Review from Lisa L (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a grandparent, I am very happy with this nursery. I drop off and pick up about 2 out of 5 days, I think this is an excellent nursery, The staff are wonderful. If my children were younger, I would have mine coming here. Excellent.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my little boys attend this nursery and I have always been pleased with the level of care that they provide for both of them.
Every problem they or we have had or concern, they have always been addressed in a professional manner.
Overall, very happy with the nursery and their standards and each
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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Holyrood nursery is a great place to bring your child to help them for primary school.
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Review from Scott W (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has developed really well since moving into his new room. Participation in activities at home have been great and he shares really well.
We are very happy with the updates we get daily with our son's development.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.801)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10 for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.958 for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.958
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.843 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 83 number of registered child places is 16.6. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.843
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Angela

Angela Davies

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Angela has a wealth of experience in the early years sector and is passionate about providing the very best care and education.

Matty

Matty Allan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

‘My name is Matty, I graduated from Manchester Met with a degree in early years in 2020. Since then I have worked in a variety of nurseries in Manchester progressing from practitioner to acting manager. I love working in early years as I believe it is the most important part of a persons life and it is my privilege to play a part in that. I look forward to meeting your little ones and watching them grow’.

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