# Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care

Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care is a full-day nursery at Wakefield Road, Brighouse, HD6 4HA, in Brighouse, Calderdale. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-cottage-montessori-school-day-care-ey317102  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse, HD6 4HA
- Registered places: 77
- Ofsted URN: EY317102

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 March 2025, 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/EY317102

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2005 (Reference EY317102). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317102)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317102)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317102)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547825)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse, HD6 4HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.693468,-1.744816

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hartshead Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Pivot Academy |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hollybank School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clifton Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-village-nursery-303719) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunnydays Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnydays-preschool-512758) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Toy Box Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toy-box-day-nursery-ey550549) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bradley House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradley-house-2738643) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bridge End House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-end-house-nursery-ltd-ey367827) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 1.6 miles |
| [Wellholme Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellholme-park-nursery-ey488177) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care Outstanding at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care take?

Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care?

Brighouse is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317102)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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