# Kids Planet Whitwood

Kids Planet Whitwood is a full-day nursery at Altofts Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QB, in Whitwood, Wakefield. It is registered for 155 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 17 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Altofts Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QB
- Registered places: 155
- Phone: 01977 603699
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/whitwood/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2811350

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2811350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811350)
- Registered places: 155 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811350)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Altofts Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.717626,-1.393213

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Methley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 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 | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ladybirds-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551192) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Altofts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-2807308) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey443701) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Queen Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-queen-street-2815330) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Kids Planet Whitwood was inspected on 16 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Kids Planet Whitwood is registered with Ofsted for up to 155 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Whitwood?

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

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

Castleford is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Whitwood?

You can call 01977 603699 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811350)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Whitwood&query_place_id=ChIJqwYq3DJoeUgR-SJyWnOV_Og)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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