# Marsden Pre-School Playgroup

Marsden Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Lakeside, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6AE, in Marsden, Kirklees. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsden-pre-school-playgroup-311293  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lakeside, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6AE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07522 092424
- Website: http://www.marsdenplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 311293

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 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/16/311293

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 311293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311293)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311293)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311293)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 May 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/666912)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lakeside, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.602539,-1.923995

- Station: Marsden, 0.3 miles
- 26 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 11 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Marsden Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shining-stars-ey475114) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Merrydale Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merrydale-private-day-nursery-2680093) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Cornfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornfields-day-nursery-ey358944) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Jellies Nursery & Preschool Meltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellies-nursery-and-preschool-meltham-2857104) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Jellies Preschool, Out Of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellies-preschool-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-2857042) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Meltham Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meltham-community-pre-school-ey452474) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marsden Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marsden Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marsden Pre-School Playgroup take?

Marsden Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Marsden Pre-School Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Marsden Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07522 092424 and visit www.marsdenplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311293)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marsden+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ_79JiEXEe0gR3BfrrZ74Qoc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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