# HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit

HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit is a full-day nursery at H M Prison & Young Offenders Institute, New Hall, New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4XX, in Overton, Wakefield. It is registered for 10 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hmp-new-hall-mother-and-baby-unit-2732574  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: H M Prison & Young Offenders Institute, New Hall, New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4XX
- Registered places: 10
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2732574

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, 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/16/2732574

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2732574). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732574)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732574)
- Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: H M Prison & Young Offenders Institute, New Hall, New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4XX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.636157,-1.612906

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Flockton CofE (C) First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Emley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flockton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flockton-playgroup-ey254456) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Emley Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emley-playschool-311282) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Thornhill Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-community-pre-school-ey465252) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Nik Nik's Bizzy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nik-niks-bizzy-bees-2558712) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Chapel House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-house-private-day-nursery-2729670) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Dinky Daycare and Holiday Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-daycare-and-holiday-club-ltd-2751450) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit take?

HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time.

### Who runs HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit?

HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732574)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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