# Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)

Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) is a full-day nursery at Little Gruffalos, Bush Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AZ, in Common End, Wakefield. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Gruffalos, Bush Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AZ
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01977 612919
- Website: https://littlegruffaloshemsworth.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY487726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 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/EY487726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487726)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487726)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Gruffalos, Bush Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.609715,-1.347708

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park and Play area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ark Northfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| South Kirkby Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Woodland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey552958) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) Good at its inspection on 3 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) take?

Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)?

You can call 01977 612919 and visit littlegruffaloshemsworth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487726)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gruffalos+%28Hemsworth%29&query_place_id=ChIJbUqC0I9ueUgRquoipIQxiBc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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