# Barncliffe Day Nursery

Barncliffe Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Barncliffe Mills, Near Bank, Shelley, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8LU, in Shelley, Kirklees. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barncliffe-day-nursery-ey462694  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barncliffe Mills, Near Bank, Shelley, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8LU
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01484 604817
- Website: http://www.barncliffedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY462694

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462694

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY462694). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462694)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462694)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462694)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1763724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barncliffe Mills, Near Bank, Shelley, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.591343,-1.686995

- Station: Shepley, 0.8 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shepley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | Primary | 4–10 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Primary | 3–10 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | Primary | 2–10 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Birdsedge First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-311309) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shepley Pre-School (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepley-pre-school-cio-2818834) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey487905) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Skelmanthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-skelmanthorpe-2693187) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lanefields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanefields-day-nursery-311393) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kirkburton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkburton-pre-school-311319) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barncliffe Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barncliffe Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 19 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barncliffe Day Nursery take?

Barncliffe Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barncliffe Day Nursery?

Shepley is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barncliffe Day Nursery?

You can call 01484 604817 and visit www.barncliffedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462694)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barncliffe+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuehl4lbYe0gRtH78Qv9IREc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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