# Holly Bank

Holly Bank is a full-day nursery at 10 Queens Rd, Huddersfield, HD2 2AE, in Birkby, Kirklees. It is registered for 59 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Portland Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-bank-ey428579  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Queens Rd, Huddersfield, HD2 2AE
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 01484 429464
- Website: http://www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Portland Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portland-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY428579

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 February 2024, 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/EY428579

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY428579). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428579)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428579)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428579)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/229474)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Queens Rd, Huddersfield, HD2 2AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.655423,-1.797517

- Station: Huddersfield, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenhead Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Norman Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Mount School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barraclough Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Birkby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Huddersfield Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Il Nido Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/il-nido-day-nursery-ey362554) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Mount Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mount-nursery-2849300) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Linden Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-playgroup-311275) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oakwood House & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-house-and-forest-school-ey428586) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-ey428575) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-2702109) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holly Bank's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holly Bank Outstanding at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holly Bank take?

Holly Bank is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Who runs Holly Bank?

Holly Bank is run by Portland Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Holly Bank?

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

### How do I contact Holly Bank?

You can call 01484 429464 and visit www.portlandnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428579)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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