# Lees Hall Playgroup

Lees Hall Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Lees Hall Community Centre, 555 Lees Hall Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9EN, in Thornhill Lees, Kirklees. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lees-hall-playgroup-ey556548  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lees Hall Community Centre, 555 Lees Hall Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9EN
- Registered places: 48
- Ofsted URN: EY556548

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2022, 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/EY556548

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556548). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556548)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556548)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556548)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lees Hall Community Centre, 555 Lees Hall Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.673045,-1.645189

- Station: Ravensthorpe, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshall School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradise Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-early-years-2821135) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Chuckles Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-private-day-nursery-ey343105) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Childs Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-2897115) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ravensthorpe Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ravensthorpe-community-childcare-500879) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Hollytree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollytree-2803137) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Chapel House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-house-private-day-nursery-2729670) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lees Hall Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lees Hall Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lees Hall Playgroup take?

Lees Hall Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lees Hall Playgroup?

Ravensthorpe is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556548)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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