# Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DF, in Ackworth Moor Top, Wakefield. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey552958  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DF
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07904 812656
- Ofsted URN: EY552958

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, 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/EY552958

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY552958). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552958)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552958)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552958)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1030815)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.640060,-1.344282

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ackworth Mill Dam School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ackworth School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| King's Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holly Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-nursery-2861375) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Woodland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Badsworth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badsworth-nursery-ey398418) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers take?

Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers?

Fitzwilliam is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers?

You can call 07904 812656.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552958)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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