Holyrood Nursery Castleton

Heywood Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3BT
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8.4 111 Reviews
  • Holyrood Nursery Castleton, Rochdale
Holyrood Nursery Castleton is based in Rochdale and is a restored church that is a grade II listed building.

The nursery is registered to care for children aged between the ages of six weeks to five years.

Holyrood has four playrooms each equipped with toys and activities that are age and stage relevant for children. There is also a large outdoor space that has two separate areas, each with a range of outdoor toys and equipment.

Holyrood Castleton has been awarded a variety of awards and has staff that are fluent in Urdu.

Holyrood nursery offers sibling discounts, Emergency Services staff discounts, long opening hours, delivery acceptance and much more.

Please contact them to arrange a personal viewing of this vibrant nursery in the heart of Rochdale.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • April Shields (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 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, Christmas & New Year

Holyrood Nursery Castleton Reviews (111)

8.4

Holyrood Nursery Castleton has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.410) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holyrood Nursery Castleton has 111 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca K (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault this nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at the nursery a year ago. He really enjoys his time there and tells me who he plays with, what he’s been doing and what songs he’s been singing with a big smile on his face. The staff are lovely and always so welcome and
helpful. I’d recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My three year old daughter goes there three days a week and she has so much fun. The staff are absolutely amazing in terms of interacting with the each individual child's needs. The nursery is nice, clean and tidy. My daughter enjoys this nursery compared to her previous ones which I am very pleased
with. If you're looking for a place for your child then I would definitely recommend you go and visit the nursery for yourself.
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Review from David Y (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff and children seem very happy here.
Clean, bright, open spaces for learning and play.
I could not fault this nursery at all.
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Review from Kimberley D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton. He's been nothing but positive. My daughter loves this nursery and her learning and development has progressed so much with all the support the children have from staff. Also, the staff are helpful in anyway possible including help with paperwork student
finance.
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Review from Rikki G (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, informs parents on a daily basis of the children's needs and progress.
Staff are very friendly and welcoming. My son loves nursery.
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Review from C C (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended since 2014, he loves this nursery. He loves it here. Each year has been brilliant. Very accommodating, helpful, clean, tidy and full of smiles.
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Review from Roise H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having twins with 2 different personalities the staff have been amazing at treating them all as individuals. They have both learnt so much, grown in confidence and we are both more confident with the school move. They have loved every minute here.
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Review from Jon C (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery with great staff. Both my children have enjoyed their time there.
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Review from Anna P (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic. All staff very friendly and caring. My daughter has been in this nursery since she was a little baby. She's leaving for school this year and she loved every single second of it. We, parents, couldn't be happier. Thank you.
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Review from Abby S (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holyrood have been fantastic with my daughter. They really helped her to settle in and she has come on loads. Her progress is lovely to see. Thank you to everyone at Holyrood Castleton.
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Review from Angela H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old has been coming here since he was 9 months old and loves every minute. I couldn't take him anywhere else.
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Review from Mark M (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great interactive areas.
Fantastic staff.
Our girls love it.
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Review from Irene G (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has come on leaps and bounds since coming. Singing, dancing and being more independent. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the nursery is lovely inside and well taken care of.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would say my overall review is good. The reasons I would say they could do better is more outdoor trips. I am aware if teacher/child ratio but I am sure myself and others would volunteer. I also think extra activities such as dance/language would be good.
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Review from Celsey K (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holyrood is fantastic for its range of indoor and outdoor activities. My daughter started several months ago and has really enjoyed every session since. It makes me really happy listening to all the wonderful things that she has been involved in.
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. Welcoming and caring.
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Review from Jennie B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here for over three years and the staff have helped him to grow in every area of his education and self. He is now ready and raring to go to school with very fond memories of a fabulous nursery,
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Review from Nima Y (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff at Holyrood Castleton are amazing! I felt immediately at ease from our first visit and it is clear my son loves it there. There is a real family atmosphere and parents are regularly included in activities or asked for feedback.
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Review from Monica N (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. The staff are so good with him which makes me really elated.
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Review from Alix E (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Holyrood Castleton since February 2017. She adores all of the staff and enjoys all of the fun activities that are set out each day. She had developed very well since attending the nursery physically and socially. Seeing her happy and smiley as she goes to play with her friends
in the setting is an absolute dream and I am confident in leaving her in the care of the lovely ladies that care for her on the days she attends. Thank you, girls, for making me, my daughter and her daddy very happy x
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.410)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.410) out of 10 for Holyrood Nursery Castleton 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 4.972 for Holyrood Nursery Castleton is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.972
  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 3.438 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Castleton is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.188
  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)

April

April Shields

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

April is Nursery Manager at Holyrood Castleton and has led the team to a good outcome at their recent Ofsted inspection.

Zoe

Zoe Larkin

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Zoe works closely with April to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery.

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