# Newsome Pre-School Playgroup

Newsome Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St Johns Church Hall, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ, in Newsome, Kirklees. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newsome-pre-school-playgroup-311300  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Johns Church Hall, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 311300

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2021, 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/16/311300

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 311300). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311300)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311300)
- 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/16/311300)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 January 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/226282)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns Church Hall, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.626928,-1.785603

- Station: Berry Brow, 0.5 miles
- Station: Lockwood, 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Newsome Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beaumont Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey216465) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey476515) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Berry Brow Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-brow-pre-school-playgroup-311295) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Willow House Nursery and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-house-nursery-and-holiday-club-311267) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Netherton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-netherton-2697672) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Longley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longley-ey448517) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Newsome Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

Berry Brow is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311300)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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