# Little Learners Crofton

Little Learners Crofton is a full-day nursery at Shaylane Primary School, Crofton, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1NN, in Crofton, Wakefield. It is registered for 22 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in September 2022, without a quality grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-crofton-ey491613  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shaylane Primary School, Crofton, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1NN
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: EY491613

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 29 September 2022, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 29 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 11 November 2016: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491613)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 29 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491613)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491613)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shaylane Primary School, Crofton, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.652502,-1.420054

- 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hammer Lane Academy |  | 4–7 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Sharlston Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Walton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Crofton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery Crofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-crofton-2675781) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids World Havercroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-havercroft-ey540556) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery Warmfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-warmfield-2799829) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Oakhill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-day-nursery-ey460908) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learners Crofton's Ofsted rating?

Little Learners Crofton was last inspected by Ofsted on 29 September 2022, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Little Learners Crofton take?

Little Learners Crofton is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learners Crofton?

Streethouse is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491613)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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