Holyrood Nursery Castleton

Heywood Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3BT
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8.9 115 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.

Please contact them to arrange a personal viewing of this vibrant nursery in the heart of Rochdale.
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Funding & Fees

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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

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 (115)

8.9

Holyrood Nursery Castleton has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.943) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holyrood Nursery Castleton has 115 reviews.

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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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Review from Laura O (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends this nursery and has for almost 1 year now! It was one of the biggest decisions I had to make with who I was going to leave him with when I went back to work but I can honestly say I absolutely chose the best place!!!! He loves every day at nursery and has come on so much since
being there! He cheers every morning when we pull up and all the staff are always so welcoming and on hand to help any way they can! For anyone looking for a nursery, I would definitely recommend Holyrood day Nursery Castleton!
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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for almost a year and I am so happy that I chose Holyrood Castleton for her. My daughter has come on so much since attending the nursery and loves going during the week. You can really see that the time she spends at the nursery is helping her become the confident
little girl she is turning out to be.


The staff are fantastic with her and the other children and the nursery is a great environment. I would highly recommend Holyrood Castleton to anyone who is thinking about sending their child there. I can't thank them enough for the work they do and the time they spend with my daughter.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been coming to Holyrood since he was a baby. He loves coming and we find all the staff helpful and very friendly.
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Review from Derek W (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't wish for a better place for my daughter to go to. I have had all 3 of my children go to the same place. We live out of Rochdale but wouldn't think of taking my daughter to another nursery.
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Review from Cath A (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Feedback provided following the most recent parents evening was listened to and acted upon almost immediately. Fantastic service by the management team!
Also, great to see changes made to the menus, I think the new meals are proving very popular!
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Review from Linda F (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter and grandson have been coming to this nursery for nearly three years between them. They are very caring and all my opinions are true.
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Review from Ruth S (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is everything we, as parents, could wish for great care and management. The food I have heard from my daughter is very good and healthy. I also think the care and education of the nursery staff are fantastic. My daughter really enjoys attending and we have no concerns. Lastly, she has come
on leaps and bounds in confidence which is partly down to the nursery. Overall the nursery is really clean, tidy and lots of fun things and toys for development.
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Review from Susie M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My daughter is so happy and is progressing well.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Holyrood Day Nursery is great. My child has been coming here since he was 8 months and I am very happy with the care provided over the last 2 1/2 years. My child has developed into a confident and happy person. He has good numeracy skills and great social interaction. Nursery lets him express himself
confidently and well.
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Review from Mary H (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson started Holyrood Day Nursery in November 2014- like any parent I was initially apprehensive leaving him, I had nothing to worry about. The staff were and still are brilliant. My grandson looks forward to going every day, he loves it! They eat a varied healthy diet and the activity structure
is well balanced with learning and play. I looked at a few nurseries locally but am happy I chose the right one in Holyrood Day Nursery. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Becki W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery, where parents are kept up to date and encouraged to participate in activities. Great staff who have great skills and care for the children. My daughter loves coming to nursery and playing with her friends. She also loves the "Ladies".
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Review from Adam A (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery staff.
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Review from Cara W (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Excellent staff. My son is always happy to come to nursery which is a good sign to the way he is looked after. Would definitely recommend Holyrood.
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Review from Angie M (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone has always been very pleasant and easy to talk to. My child's key person has always had time to listen to any issues and supported any outcomes. The nursery manager is personable and easy to talk to which in my opinion is very important. The key person and supervisor in pre-school really enable
the children to be prepared for Big School.
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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here and the staff are lovely and an absolute pleasure to deal with.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been using this nursery for 8 years now. They have been great with all my children. The nursery is very well managed. Staff are great. There is always lots going on for the children i.e. activities and I am kept up to date with my child's observations also everything is filled so I can see my
child's progress which is great. My child will be starting school next year so will be quite sad to not be using the nursery anymore after all these years!
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.943)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.943) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.905 for Holyrood Nursery Castleton is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.905
  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 4.038 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Castleton is based on 7 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    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. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.438
  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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