# Greyfell Academy

Greyfell Academy is a full-day nursery at Holmfirth Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AZ, in Snowgate Head, Kirklees. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfell-academy-ey248187  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holmfirth Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AZ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01484 685383
- Website: http://www.greyfellacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY248187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 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/EY248187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY248187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248187)
- 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/EY248187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/229091)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holmfirth Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.572770,-1.726092

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Birdsedge First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| New Mill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hepworth Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| New Mill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shepley Pre-School (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepley-pre-school-cio-2818834) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Barnaby's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabys-day-nursery-ey385285) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hepworth Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hepworth-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2645337) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Looby Loos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/looby-loos-day-nursery-2650090) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wooldale Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-pre-school-playgroup-311315) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hey Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hey-days-nursery-ey291418) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Greyfell Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Greyfell Academy Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Greyfell Academy take?

Greyfell Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Greyfell Academy?

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

### How do I contact Greyfell Academy?

You can call 01484 685383 and visit www.greyfellacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248187)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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