# Kids Planet Austhorpe

Kids Planet Austhorpe is a full-day nursery at Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TP, in Whitkirk Lane End, Leeds. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-austhorpe-2752520  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TP
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 0113 264 0779
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/austhorpe/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2752520

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2025, 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/16/2752520

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2752520). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752520)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752520)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752520)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1597018)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.798155,-1.436856

- Station: Cross Gates, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Green Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Central Park, 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 Leeds there are about 3.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austhorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Colton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Whitkirk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manston St James Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Templenewsam Halton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Manston Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cross Gates Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colton-mill-ey265715) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Thorpe Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thorpe-park-2752555) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Rascals Day Nursery (Station Rd)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-station-rd-319382) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Templegate Tiny Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/templegate-tiny-tots-pre-school-ey422610) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Halton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-halton-2752747) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dinky Dizzys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-dizzys-2786851) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Austhorpe Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Austhorpe is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Austhorpe?

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

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

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

### How do I contact Kids Planet Austhorpe?

You can call 0113 264 0779 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752520)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Austhorpe&query_place_id=ChIJC5f7JklDeUgRNdlMtZLYTr0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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