# Harlequin

Harlequin is a full-day nursery at Harlequin Nursery, Halifax Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AS, in Edgerton, Kirklees. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Portland Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-ey428575  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harlequin Nursery, Halifax Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AS
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 01484 519542
- Website: http://www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Portland Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portland-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY428575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 July 2022, 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/EY428575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY428575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428575)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428575)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/229216)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harlequin Nursery, Halifax Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.658497,-1.808866

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Mount School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lindley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Huddersfield Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Reinwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mount Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mount-nursery-2849300) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Oakwood House & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-house-and-forest-school-ey428586) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Il Nido Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/il-nido-day-nursery-ey362554) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holly Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-bank-ey428579) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Portland House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-house-ey428565) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Years @ Shape](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-shape-ey558813) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harlequin's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harlequin Outstanding at its inspection on 6 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harlequin take?

Harlequin is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harlequin?

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

### What is the nearest station to Harlequin?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Harlequin?

You can call 01484 519542 and visit www.portlandnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428575)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harlequin+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJscI0C_Pce0gRJ_1ovf9_IDs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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