# Norristhorpe Playgroup

Norristhorpe Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at United Reform Church, Lodge Lane, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, WF15 7PG, in Flush, Kirklees. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norristhorpe-playgroup-311341  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: United Reform Church, Lodge Lane, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, WF15 7PG
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01924 407755
- Ofsted URN: 311341

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2024, 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/16/311341

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 311341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311341)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311341)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311341)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: United Reform Church, Lodge Lane, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, WF15 7PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.699876,-1.682729

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Old Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Northfields Liversedge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-liversedge-2665267) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-ey543268) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-ey487271) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Laugh and Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-day-nursery-ey444327) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Northfields Heckmondwike](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-heckmondwike-2767458) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rainbows Day Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey541601) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Norristhorpe Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Norristhorpe Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Norristhorpe Playgroup take?

Norristhorpe Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Norristhorpe Playgroup?

You can call 01924 407755.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311341)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Norristhorpe+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJvdrBV77fe0gRnDeBCixqAEc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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