# Flockton Playgroup

Flockton Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Porta Cabin, c/o Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4DH, in Flockton, Kirklees. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flockton-playgroup-ey254456  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Porta Cabin, c/o Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4DH
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY254456

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 September 2024, 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/EY254456

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2002 (Reference EY254456). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254456)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254456)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254456)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/227874)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Porta Cabin, c/o Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.630162,-1.638985

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Emley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Grange Moor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emley Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emley-playschool-311282) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hmp-new-hall-mother-and-baby-unit-2732574) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linzis-little-gems-caring-for-your-children-2862178) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Thornhill Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-community-pre-school-ey465252) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nik Nik's Bizzy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nik-niks-bizzy-bees-2558712) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Chapel House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-house-private-day-nursery-2729670) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Flockton Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flockton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 4 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Flockton Playgroup take?

Flockton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254456)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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