# Linden Playgroup

Linden Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St Cuthberts Church, Linden Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2TP, in Birkby, Kirklees. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-playgroup-311275  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Cuthberts Church, Linden Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2TP
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 311275

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 2024, 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/16/311275

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 311275). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311275)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311275)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311275)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/227871)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Cuthberts Church, Linden Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.660852,-1.792498

- Station: Huddersfield, 0.9 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norman Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Birkby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Mount School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barraclough Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashbrow School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holly Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-bank-ey428579) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Birkbees Day Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birkbees-day-care-ltd-ey462488) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Mount Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mount-nursery-2849300) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-2702109) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Il Nido Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/il-nido-day-nursery-ey362554) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-ey428575) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Linden Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Linden Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Linden Playgroup take?

Linden Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Linden Playgroup?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311275)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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