# Helen Howes Private Day Nursery

Helen Howes Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AQ, in Birkenshaw, Kirklees. It is registered for 78 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helen-howes-private-day-nursery-311270  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AQ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01274 681643
- Website: http://www.helenhowes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 311270

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2024, 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/16/311270

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 311270). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311270)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311270)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311270)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.752715,-1.694351

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birkenshaw Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sparrow Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 22 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Drighlington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Gomersal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mrs B's Nursery Birkenshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bs-nursery-birkenshaw-2865240) |  |  | 06:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Latham House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-latham-house-2871000) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Tong](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-tong-2678457) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Drighlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-drighlington-2834058) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Latham Farmers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-latham-farmers-ey549273) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:45 | 1.2 miles |
| [Hunsworth Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunsworth-community-playgroup-311381) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Helen Howes Private Day Nursery's opening hours?

Helen Howes Private Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Helen Howes Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Helen Howes Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Helen Howes Private Day Nursery take?

Helen Howes Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Helen Howes Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01274 681643 and visit www.helenhowes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311270)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helen+Howes&query_place_id=ChIJYXBnQ1vge0gRCTHobIh7_U0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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