# Grass Roots @ New Road

Grass Roots @ New Road is a sessional pre-school at New Road Junior & Infant School, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY, in Friendly, Calderdale. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Grass Roots Private Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-new-road-2621946  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: New Road Junior & Infant School, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01422 417659
- Website: http://www.grassrootsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Grass Roots Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/grass-roots-private-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2621946

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 February 2023, 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/16/2621946

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2621946). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621946)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621946)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621946)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547375)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Road Junior & Infant School, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.706925,-1.918856

- Station: Sowerby Bridge, 0.5 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allan Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beech Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy St Peter's | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Warley Town School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Norland CE School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Triangle CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sowerby Bridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowerby-bridge-day-nursery-2782253) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hopscotch Tuel Lane Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-tuel-lane-ltd-ey296922) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Grass Roots Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-private-day-nursery-ey555772) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Norland Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norland-fun-club-303784) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Triangle House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-house-private-day-nursery-2709241) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [3 Corners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/3-corners-2890064) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grass Roots @ New Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grass Roots @ New Road Outstanding at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grass Roots @ New Road take?

Grass Roots @ New Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Grass Roots @ New Road?

Grass Roots @ New Road is run by Grass Roots Private Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Grass Roots @ New Road?

Sowerby Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grass Roots @ New Road?

You can call 01422 417659 and visit www.grassrootsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621946)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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