# Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives

Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives is a sessional pre-school at Ralph Butterfield School, Station Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3LS, in Haxby, York. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Haxby Playgroups CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haxby-playgroups-rising-fives-2508642  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ralph Butterfield School, Station Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3LS
- Registered places: 34
- Run by: [Haxby Playgroups CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/haxby-playgroups-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2508642

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 2021, 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/16/2508642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2508642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2508642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2508642)
- 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/16/2508642)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 September 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/668130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ralph Butterfield School, Station Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.016423,-1.069914

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Butterfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wigginton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Huntington Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| New Earswick Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Joseph Rowntree School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Huntington School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Green Rascals Haxby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-haxby-ey563184) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Haxby Playgroups Headlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haxby-playgroups-headlands-2508641) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Wonder Years Preschool & Extended School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-preschool-and-extended-school-cio-ey477911) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Huntington Kinder Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/huntington-kinder-class-2545712) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns New Earswick Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-new-earswick-ltd-ey464798) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School York](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-york-321529) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives Good at its inspection on 25 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives take?

Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives?

Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives is run by Haxby Playgroups CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2508642)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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