# Fairfield

Fairfield is a full-day nursery at 55a Carr House Lane, Halifax, HX3 7RH, in Shelf, Calderdale. It is registered for 62 children. It opens 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Portland Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-2704640  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55a Carr House Lane, Halifax, HX3 7RH
- Opening hours: 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01274 673623
- Website: http://www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/fairfield
- Run by: [Portland Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portland-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2704640

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704640

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2704640). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704640)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704640)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704640)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1582979)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:15–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 55a Carr House Lane, Halifax, HX3 7RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.758369,-1.802686

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackshaw Urban Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Reevy Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childcare@Buttershaw Christian Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-buttershaw-christian-family-centre-ey276042) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Shelf Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelf-pre-school-ey391451) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ark Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-private-day-nursery-ey555858) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Strawberries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberries-nursery-2797252) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [St John's RC Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-rc-playgroup-301987) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Woodside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woodside-2678445) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fairfield's opening hours?

Fairfield opens 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fairfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairfield Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairfield take?

Fairfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Fairfield?

Fairfield is run by Portland Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Fairfield?

You can call 01274 673623 and visit www.portlandnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704640)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fairfield+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJY0Yt0N7ne0gRAmXHzI58rik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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