# Little Scholars Nursery

Little Scholars Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Madina Academy, 1 Swindon Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2PA, in Eastborough, Kirklees. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey471982  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Madina Academy, 1 Swindon Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2PA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01924 731007
- Website: http://www.madinaacademy.org.uk/nursery
- Ofsted URN: EY471982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY471982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471982)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471982)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Madina Academy, 1 Swindon Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.693546,-1.632810

- Station: Dewsbury, under 0.1 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rock House Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Flatts Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eastborough Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Branch Christian School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John’s CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pepper Royd Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepper-royd-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2823907) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Blenheim Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blenheim-playgroup-ey348000) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Future Childcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-childcare-nursery-2621290) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pepper Royd Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepper-royd-day-nursery-ltd-2808465) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-pre-school-ey468421) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Al - Noor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-noor-nursery-311540) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Scholars Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Scholars Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Scholars Nursery take?

Little Scholars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Scholars Nursery?

Dewsbury is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Scholars Nursery?

You can call 01924 731007 and visit www.madinaacademy.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471982)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Scholars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8dJfcDpgeUgRhTESvWTp0YQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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