# Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup

Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Newsome South Methodist Church, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7LP, in Berry Brow, Kirklees. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-brow-pre-school-playgroup-311295  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Newsome South Methodist Church, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7LP
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 311295

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 November 2024, 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/16/311295

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 311295). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311295)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311295)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311295)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newsome South Methodist Church, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.621116,-1.792616

- Station: Berry Brow, under 0.1 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Newsome Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Castle Hill School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beaumont Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey476515) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newsome Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newsome-pre-school-playgroup-311300) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Netherton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-netherton-2697672) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey216465) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Honley Day Care & Pre-Prep School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honley-day-care-and-pre-prep-school-ey427025) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Netherton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherton-pre-school-311301) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup take?

Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup?

Berry Brow is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311295)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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