# Esscroft Private Nursery

Esscroft Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at Esscroft Private Nursery, Ilkley Road, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7HL, in Burley in Wharfedale, Bradford. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/esscroft-private-nursery-ey543283  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Esscroft Private Nursery, Ilkley Road, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7HL
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01943 864174
- Website: http://www.esscroftprivatenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY543283

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 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/EY543283

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY543283). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543283)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543283)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543283)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/327558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Esscroft Private Nursery, Ilkley Road, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.919786,-1.766641

- Station: Burley-in-Wharfedale, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bradford there are about 4.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Burley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Askwith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ben Rhydding Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Moorfield School & Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burley Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burley-nursery-school-ey489796) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jolly-tots-pre-school-nursery-ey411871) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cliffe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ltd-ey232708) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ben Rhydding Pre-School Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ben-rhydding-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-ey501402) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-2558037) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Railway Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-ey485428) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Esscroft Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Esscroft Private Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Esscroft Private Nursery take?

Esscroft Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Esscroft Private Nursery?

Burley-in-Wharfedale is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Esscroft Private Nursery?

You can call 01943 864174 and visit www.esscroftprivatenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543283)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Esscroft+Private+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJWUpCgZ_8e0gR2saM_yOYF-w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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