# Little Wonders Nursery

Little Wonders Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Thornton Lodge Hall, 21a Thomas Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JR, in Thornton Lodge, Kirklees. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Wonders (Early Years) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-2648983  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Thornton Lodge Hall, 21a Thomas Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JR
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Little Wonders (Early Years) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-wonders-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2648983

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 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.

Inspection history:

- 6 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 5 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648983

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2648983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648983)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648983)
- 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/16/2648983)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Thornton Lodge Hall, 21a Thomas Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.638705,-1.797627

- Station: Lockwood, 0.3 miles
- Station: Huddersfield, 0.9 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oak CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Beaumont Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Huddersfield Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1st Steps Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-and-preschool-2796694) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [1st Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-preschool-ey473386) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bumblebee Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumblebee-nursery-2762929) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Class Nursery (Huddersfield) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-huddersfield-limited-ey456971) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Willow House Nursery and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-house-nursery-and-holiday-club-311267) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Heatherfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heatherfield-day-nursery-ey451730) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Wonders Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Little Wonders Nursery?

Little Wonders Nursery is run by Little Wonders (Early Years) Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

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

Lockwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648983)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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