# Lydgate Pre-School

Lydgate Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lydgate Junior & Infant School, Lydgate Road, Batley, WF17 6EY, in Lower Soothill, Kirklees. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydgate-pre-school-ey556726  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lydgate Junior & Infant School, Lydgate Road, Batley, WF17 6EY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01924 460930
- Website: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/lydgate-pre-school
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY556726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/EY556726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556726)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556726)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/562716)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lydgate Junior & Infant School, Lydgate Road, Batley, WF17 6EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.713973,-1.609087

- Station: Batley, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Engage Academy |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Starjumps Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-limited-ey399384) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Cloud Factory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cloud-factory-2510100) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Lily's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-nursery-ltd-2756533) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chapel House Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-house-private-day-nursery-ltd-2835180) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Foundations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-nursery-ey549775) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stay 'n' Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-n-play-ey446527) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lydgate Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lydgate Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lydgate Pre-School take?

Lydgate Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lydgate Pre-School?

Lydgate Pre-School is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lydgate Pre-School?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lydgate Pre-School?

You can call 01924 460930 and visit www.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556726)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lydgate+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJpSeX47xheUgRGGPw7edw4yo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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