# Darul-Arqum Nursery

Darul-Arqum Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Purlwell Lane, Batley, WF17 7NQ, in Mount Pleasant, Kirklees. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-arqum-nursery-ey243957  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Purlwell Lane, Batley, WF17 7NQ
- Registered places: 73
- Ofsted URN: EY243957

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 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/EY243957

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY243957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243957)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243957)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243957)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1877021)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Purlwell Lane, Batley, WF17 7NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.709376,-1.636399

- Station: Batley, 0.6 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Batley Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jessop Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hyrstlands Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Engage Academy |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Foundations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-nursery-ey549775) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lily's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-nursery-ltd-2756533) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-nursery-limited-2716832) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Al - Noor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-noor-nursery-311540) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hikmat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hikmat-nursery-2538877) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Cloud Factory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cloud-factory-2510100) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Darul-Arqum Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Darul-Arqum Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Darul-Arqum Nursery take?

Darul-Arqum Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Darul-Arqum Nursery?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243957)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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