# Cowcliffe Preschool

Cowcliffe Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB, in Netheroyd Hill, Kirklees. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowcliffe-preschool-ey333633  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01484 424425
- Website: http://cowcliffe-playgroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY333633

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 December 2023, 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/EY333633

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2006 (Reference EY333633). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333633)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333633)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333633)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/591424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.673048,-1.786257

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixby Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ashbrow School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pivot Academy |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Birkby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Carr Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church CE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Highbury School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fixby House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fixby-house-day-nursery-limited-ey385488) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Fixbees LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fixbees-ltd-ey462482) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes (Huddersfield LTD)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-huddersfield-ltd-ey462481) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bradley House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradley-house-2738643) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chestnut Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nursery-ey558629) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Linden Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-playgroup-311275) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cowcliffe Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cowcliffe Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cowcliffe Preschool take?

Cowcliffe Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cowcliffe Preschool?

Deighton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cowcliffe Preschool?

You can call 01484 424425 and visit cowcliffe-playgroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333633)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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