# Headingley Preschool

Headingley Preschool is a full-day nursery at Shire Oak (CE) VC Primary School, Wood Lane, Headingley, LS6 2DT, in Headingley, Leeds. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headingley-preschool-ey338290  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shire Oak (CE) VC Primary School, Wood Lane, Headingley, LS6 2DT
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 0113 230 4035
- Website: https://www.headingleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY338290

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 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/EY338290

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY338290). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338290)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338290)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338290)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2007). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/321636)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shire Oak (CE) VC Primary School, Wood Lane, Headingley, LS6 2DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.822197,-1.574024

- Station: Burley Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Headingley, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rose Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sparrow Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Monk Bridge Green, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ormston School |  | 5–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Spring Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brudenell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Weetwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Richmond House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Quarry Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cub Headingley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cub-headingley-2859120) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Treetops Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-grove-ey218235) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Meanwood Valley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meanwood-valley-preschool-2657948) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-2833773) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Meanwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meanwood-preschool-ey557771) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Children's Corner Headingley Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-corner-headingley-ltd-2518742) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Headingley Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Headingley Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Headingley Preschool take?

Headingley Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Headingley Preschool?

Burley Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Headingley Preschool?

You can call 0113 230 4035 and visit www.headingleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338290)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Headingley+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJOVtz5EhZeUgRFgnMMKtbXJg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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