# Batley Road Pre-School

Batley Road Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Phoenix Youth Club, Batley Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0AE, in Flanshaw, Wakefield. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batley-road-pre-school-322045  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Phoenix Youth Club, Batley Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0AE
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 322045

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322045

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1978 (Reference 322045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322045)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322045)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322045)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Phoenix Youth Club, Batley Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.688770,-1.530173

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Silcoates School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Jerry Clay Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurtured @ Alverthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-alverthorpe-ey544327) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rks Brightsparks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-2495772) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Wrens Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wrens-nursery-and-pre-school-2576178) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkwood-private-day-nursery-and-creche-ey379798) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rks Brightsparks At Lupset](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-at-lupset-2552088) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterton-pre-schools-wrenthorpe-2563982) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Batley Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Batley Road Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Batley Road Pre-School take?

Batley Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Batley Road Pre-School?

Wakefield Westgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322045)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Batley+Road+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJBcfaXilneUgROhbYhlobgyE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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