# Almondbury Playgroup

Almondbury Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Almondbury Playgroup, All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School, Longcroft, Almondbury, HD5 8XW, in Benomley, Kirklees. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almondbury-playgroup-311537  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Almondbury Playgroup, All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School, Longcroft, Almondbury, HD5 8XW
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07902 837028
- Website: https://www.almondburyplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 311537

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 9 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 21 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311537

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2000 (Reference 311537). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311537)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311537)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311537)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 8 January 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/814417)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Almondbury Playgroup, All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School, Longcroft, Almondbury, HD5 8XW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.631868,-1.751311

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Almondbury Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pony Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kirklees there are about 3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Dalton School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1st Steps Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-and-preschool-2890049) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-pre-school-2787396) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Longley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longley-ey448517) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Almond House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-house-nursery-2709242) | Good |  | 07:00–18:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Academy at Almondbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-at-almondbury-ey449174) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-care-limited-2728343) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Almondbury Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Almondbury Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Almondbury Playgroup take?

Almondbury Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Almondbury Playgroup?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Almondbury Playgroup?

You can call 07902 837028 and visit www.almondburyplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311537)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Almondbury+Playgroup+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvWNz_P3be0gRR0l1wWqiwHI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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