# Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery

Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Prospect House, New Lane, Skircoat Green, HALIFAX, HX3 0TE, in Copley, Calderdale. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farthing-wood-private-day-nursery-ey286335  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Prospect House, New Lane, Skircoat Green, HALIFAX, HX3 0TE
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01422 300060
- Website: http://www.farthingwoodnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY286335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, 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/EY286335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY286335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286335)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286335)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547860)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Prospect House, New Lane, Skircoat Green, HALIFAX, HX3 0TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.701448,-1.865913

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Copley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor Heath, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Gleddings School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Siddal Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Greetland Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Savile Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-303832) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Gleddings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gleddings-2802010) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Children's Place Halifax](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-halifax-303834) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Siddal Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siddal-nursery-2863593) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Andrew's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-303819) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-2715686) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery take?

Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery?

Halifax is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01422 300060 and visit www.farthingwoodnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286335)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Farthing+wood+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqbzx7bXCe0gRrxOQtIkI2fU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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