# Early Years @ Shape

Early Years @ Shape is a full-day nursery at Baton House, 14c Holly Bank Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3JE, in Lindley, Kirklees. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-shape-ey558813  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Baton House, 14c Holly Bank Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3JE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01484 652143
- Ofsted URN: EY558813

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2021, 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/EY558813

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558813)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558813)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558813)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baton House, 14c Holly Bank Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.660280,-1.822507

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Low Hills Pond, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Barraclough Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Reinwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Mount School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Huddersfield Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lindley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindley-preschool-2679283) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Children's Place Spring Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-spring-cottage-ey428773) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kiddie Cats Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-cats-ltd-ey494544) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nightingales Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingales-private-day-nursery-ey434586) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-ey428575) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Portland House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-house-ey428565) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Years @ Shape's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Years @ Shape Good at its inspection on 18 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Years @ Shape take?

Early Years @ Shape is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Years @ Shape?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Years @ Shape?

You can call 01484 652143.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558813)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Years+%40Shape+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJScgnyLde0gRZ1bYZIL2csM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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