# Highburton Playgroup

Highburton Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Burton Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT, in Highburton, Kirklees. It is registered for 30 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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highburton-playgroup-311283  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burton Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01484 606065
- Website: https://www.highburtonplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 311283

## 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/16/311283

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 311283). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311283)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311283)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311283)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/228755)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burton Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.620173,-1.710668

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highburton CofE First Academy | Primary | 4–10 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | Primary | 4–10 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Shelley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Kirkburton Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 10–13 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirkburton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkburton-pre-school-311319) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rowley Lane Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowley-lane-pre-school-ey477962) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Lepton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-lepton-2697661) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lepton-ce-pre-school-and-just-for-fun-out-of-school-club-311290) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey487905) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Academy at Almondbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-at-almondbury-ey449174) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many children can Highburton Playgroup take?

Highburton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Highburton Playgroup?

You can call 01484 606065 and visit www.highburtonplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311283)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highburton+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJhavzRSPZe0gRFybezS7KGEg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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