# Little Learners Nursery Crofton

Little Learners Nursery Crofton is a full-day nursery at St Josephs Catholic Church, Santingley Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LF, in New Crofton, Wakefield. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-crofton-2675781  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Josephs Catholic Church, Santingley Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LF
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01924 864940
- Website: http://littlelearnerscrofton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2675781

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/16/2675781

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2675781). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675781)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675781)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675781)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Josephs Catholic Church, Santingley Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.659315,-1.435093

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crofton Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Walton Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sharlston Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hammer Lane Academy |  | 4–7 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Walton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Crofton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Crofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-crofton-ey491613) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery Warmfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-warmfield-2799829) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Childcare@sandal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-sandal-ey477043) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Earlybirds Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-daycare-ey495984) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Childcare @ St Swithun's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-st-swithuns-ey459409) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Kids World Havercroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-havercroft-ey540556) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Learners Nursery Crofton Good at its inspection on 13 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Learners Nursery Crofton is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Little Learners Nursery Crofton?

You can call 01924 864940 and visit littlelearnerscrofton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675781)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learners+Crofton&query_place_id=ChIJ2aVEpBpmeUgRMQSImmT1AwA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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