# Healey Playgroup

Healey Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at West Park Road, Batley, WF17 7EL, in Healey, Kirklees. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/healey-playgroup-311327  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West Park Road, Batley, WF17 7EL
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: 311327

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, 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/16/311327

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 311327). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311327)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311327)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311327)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1157657)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Park Road, Batley, WF17 7EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.711704,-1.654712

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jessop Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Staincliffe Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Asquith Fields Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fairfield School |  | 3–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Children's Place Dewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-dewsbury-311401) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Goose Hill Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goose-hill-private-day-nursery-2791463) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Hamond House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamond-house-day-nursery-ey491066) | Outstanding |  | 07:15–18:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Darul-Arqum Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-arqum-nursery-ey243957) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hikmat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hikmat-nursery-2538877) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549332) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Healey Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Healey Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Healey Playgroup take?

Healey Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Healey Playgroup?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311327)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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