# Kids Planet Altofts

Kids Planet Altofts is a full-day nursery at Oap Hut Behind The Working Mens Club, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QS, in Lower Altofts, Wakefield. It is registered for 38 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-2807308  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oap Hut Behind The Working Mens Club, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QS
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01924 920931
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/altofts/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2807308

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807308

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2807308). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807308)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807308)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807308)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oap Hut Behind The Working Mens Club, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.712080,-1.422444

- Station: Normanton, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Altofts Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Normanton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Altofts Baby House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-baby-house-2812442) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey443701) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Queen Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-queen-street-2815330) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Earlybirds Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-daycare-ey495984) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whitwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ladybirds-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551192) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Altofts's Ofsted rating?

Kids Planet Altofts was inspected on 15 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kids Planet Altofts take?

Kids Planet Altofts is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Altofts?

Kids Planet Altofts is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Altofts?

Normanton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Altofts?

You can call 01924 920931 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807308)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Altofts&query_place_id=ChIJXy-v_BNoeUgR3BZZWyf1KYA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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