Holyrood Nursery Shaw

35-39 Milnrow Road, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8AP
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9.9 122 Reviews
  • 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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Care Provided by Holyrood Nursery Shaw

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Holyrood Nursery Shaw

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

Holyrood Nursery Shaw Reviews (122)

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Holyrood Nursery Shaw has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holyrood Nursery Shaw has 122 reviews.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Holyrood Nursery. My son has been attending since June 2022 and, in that time, has developed close relationships with the staff. I can tell how much the staff care as well as being friendly and professional. I can tell how much he loves nursery, and he has developed so much in the
last six months.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holyrood Nursery Shaw have been really good for his development since he was 6 months old. The staff have made his development improve a lot in his walking and eating.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the kind words and will be sure to pass this onto the nursery team. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare


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Review from Chloe L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Holyrood Nursery Shaw are absolutely fantastic, both of my children attend and they absolutely love it. They have come on leaps and bounds with all aspects of learning since attending Holyrood and are very settled. Management is always helpful and my childrens key workers are so friendly
and helpful.

Reply from Holly Ashall, Digital Marketing Associate at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass this on to the team! Kind Regards, Thrive Childcare.


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Review from Daniel H (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had nothing but a positive experience sending our daughter to Holyrood. When we drop her off, she runs inside excited, and when we pick her up, she is in a great mood. We really can't thank the staff enough for all the effort, support and care they show our child. We couldn't be happier and
are very excited for our second child to start there soon!

Reply from Holly Ashall, Digital Marketing Associate at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear that your family are enjoying their time with us at Holyrood Shaw and will be sure to pass your kind words on to the team! Kind Regards, Thrive Childcare.


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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery indoors is set up great. Loads of different toys and areas to stimulate my son and he loves it, but the Holyrood Nursery Shaw team with their management and creative ideas help him to grow and learn new skills but also create a comfort zone of trust and care. He really loves it.
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thing which I would like seeing improved is the outdoor area, in terms of more physically stimulating toys. Like something to ride, climb, swing. Playground things.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your feedback and will take your comments on board, especially looking at our outside spaces. Kind regards, The Thrive Childcare & Education Team


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Review from Alisha T (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant, couldn't leave my children with better people! From day one the girls have always gone all the way for my girls to give them the best start in life. Thank you.

Reply from Holly Ashall, Digital Marketing Associate at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review! We will be sure to pass it on to the team. Kind Regards, Thrive Childcare and Education.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are great. They all know my son and take time to greet him in the morning. They are all aware of his needs around his eczema and possible food allergies, which are catered for by offering a meal alternative to anything he can't have. Update his food diary and myself with any foods he has
had a reaction to. Time at the end of the day to give a full handover of 3what he has been up to that day. Observations and pictures regularly updated on the app which I love looking at and reading. All staff are fantastic and my son loves going to nursery.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Holyrood in Shaw. I couldn’t recommend them enough, they get to know my children so well and I feel that they care and have pride in everything they do. Throughout Covid they have been excellent and not let it impact the children as much as they could.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Shaw

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this great review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education.


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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always helpful and friendly. My older daughter also went to this nursery when she was younger too.
They spend time telling you what your child has been up to whilst there.
they are always available to help with any questions I have.

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Review from Madaleine M (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All four of my children have attended this nursery and I absolutely love it, as do they. I can go to work and not worry about them because I know they are fully looked after and all their needs are tended to. You can tell all the staff really do care about the children and the children love them all.
I highly recommend this nursery! The nursery itself has lots to offer the children, they do plenty of activities with them and my children have learnt so much, my elder two, who are now in school were so prepared for school from learning so much at the nursery.

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Review from Catherine H (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Holyrood Shaw since she was 11-months-old and has just joined the preschool room. She loves nursery and all of the staff who have created a nurturing environment and encouraged her development throughout. The various nursery rooms are spacious with lots of different activities
for the children to explore. My daughter loves the outdoor space and activities they do outside. The staff and management are professional and have been fantastic throughout. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lucinda O (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holyrood is a fantastic nursery, my two oldest children aged 16 and four attended and my youngest ages two, and three and a half months currently attend. The care and support the children receive is second to none, my two-year-old gets upset when she can't go in. My youngest has just started and the
support and reassurance from all the staff has been invaluable and helped ensure a smooth transition. I would highly highly recommend Holyrood to every parent, it is amazing.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to this nursery for a number of years and is now in the preschool class. He has transitioned from each room with no issues, having frequent and regular visits to his new room and new staff. My son settled in well to each room because the staff are so good at what they do. They
do a variety of activities and crafts with the children which often means you have little keepsakes to take home. My son has had numerous positive relationships with staff and often comes home talking about them. The nursery has also facilitated my son to form peer friendships. The nursery are excellent in keeping parents informed of everything that is going on at nursery and will often ring if they need to speak to you for any reason. My son enjoys attending nursery and is achieving his developmental goals with the support of the excellent management and staff at Holyrood Shaw.

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Review from Stephanie F (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursey. My daughter only left due to moving house and was too far to travel; I was gutted. The staff are amazing, and she always had a smile on her face at nursey. I would recommend to everyone I know. Thank you for everything you did for her.

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Review from Suzanne B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Holyrood Shaw since she was a baby, she is now four, and in the preschool room. I've been thrilled with the care she has received and how the staff have encouraged her development and how her personality has flourished. Staff are always planning fun and educational activities.
I know she is well cared for and nurtured. I feel very lucky that our daughter goes to such an excellent nursery.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Holyrood Shaw when she was 9 months and has just moved into preschool and she loves going, there hasn’t been a day that she hasn’t wanted to go. The amount she has learnt and developed throughout her time there is just amazing, I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, all the
staff are so welcoming, helpful and go above and beyond for your child’s needs.

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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw for nearly a year now and she absolutely loves it. All she talks about are her friends! And she has come on so much since she’s been going there. All the staff are brilliant they will try and do as much as they can for you and they really do care
about your child. I would defiantly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the nursery during the Coronavirus pandemic. I had previously viewed the nursery before this but couldn't go into the nursery once he started for social distancing reasons. My son couldn't be happier when we drop him off and pick him up. The staff are so lovely and professional, they
look after him so well, giving a daily diary sheet when we collect him. He has developed loads already, including his speech, social awareness skills and confidence. Seeing pictures on the nursery Facebook page is great as you get to see all the activities they involve the children in. I'd definitely recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from Stacey (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little lady started at this nursery at 10 months old and left 2 weeks ago age 4.
As a parent, I couldn't be more proud of how she's grown and how much she's learned over the years at Holyrood Shaw. There wasn't a day over the past 3+ years that she's not wanted to go in. She was also so happy when
the weekend was over to go back in and see her friends especially her teachers.
All the staff at the nursery are so professional, welcoming, kind and extremely supportive with the children and families. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough. Thank you all again.

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Review from Rilwan T (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holyrood Day Nursery is a fantastic place for a child to learn, I am highly impressed for their standard in child care and teaching. Indeed my family and I will be forever grateful for the kind of positive and developmental knowledge instilled on our son. The management and staff of the school are excellent
people, we will continue to keep the memories of our experience with them for as long as we live on earth. Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.908 for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.908

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Shaw is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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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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