# Holgate Preschool

Holgate Preschool is a full-day nursery at Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE, in Holgate, York. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holgate-preschool-321496  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07957 101801
- Website: http://www.holgatepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 321496

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/16/321496

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 321496). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321496)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321496)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321496)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/246357)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.955379,-1.109853

- Station: York, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Bank Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Holgate Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holgate Community Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Mount School (York) |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heather's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathers-day-nursery-321475) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Poppleton Rd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppleton-rd-playgroup-ey426737) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leeman Road Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leeman-road-playgroup-ey318188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-acomb-2746370) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Scarcroft Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarcroft-green-nursery-ey227482) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - Tadcaster Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-tadcaster-road-ey478200) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Holgate Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holgate Preschool take?

Holgate Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Holgate Preschool?

You can call 07957 101801 and visit www.holgatepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321496)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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