# Emley Playschool

Emley Playschool is a full-day nursery at Emley Methodist Chapel, Church Street, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RP, in Emley, Kirklees. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emley-playschool-311282  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Emley Methodist Chapel, Church Street, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RP
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 311282

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 311282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311282)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311282)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1178655)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Emley Methodist Chapel, Church Street, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.616221,-1.629928

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Flockton CofE (C) First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kaye's Academy | Primary | 3–10 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Scissett Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Primary | 3–10 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Scissett Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 10–13 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flockton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flockton-playgroup-ey254456) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hmp-new-hall-mother-and-baby-unit-2732574) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Skelmanthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-skelmanthorpe-2693187) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hillside House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-day-nursery-ey291315) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Lanefields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanefields-day-nursery-311393) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linzis-little-gems-caring-for-your-children-2862178) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Emley Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Emley Playschool was inspected on 19 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Emley Playschool take?

Emley Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311282)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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