# Oakwood House & Forest School

Oakwood House & Forest School is a full-day nursery at Oakwood House, 2 Hungerford Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AL, in Edgerton, Kirklees. It is registered for 101 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Portland Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-house-and-forest-school-ey428586  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oakwood House, 2 Hungerford Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AL
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 01484 431384
- Website: http://www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Portland Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portland-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY428586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 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/EY428586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY428586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428586)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428586)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/226443)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakwood House, 2 Hungerford Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.655513,-1.808562

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Reinwood recreation ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Greenhead Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Magical Forest, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Mount School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Huddersfield Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Reinwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lindley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-ey428575) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Mount Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mount-nursery-2849300) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Il Nido Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/il-nido-day-nursery-ey362554) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Portland House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-house-ey428565) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holly Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-bank-ey428579) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heatherfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heatherfield-day-nursery-ey451730) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oakwood House & Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oakwood House & Forest School Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oakwood House & Forest School take?

Oakwood House & Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oakwood House & Forest School?

Oakwood House & Forest School is run by Portland Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oakwood House & Forest School?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Oakwood House & Forest School?

You can call 01484 431384 and visit www.portlandnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428586)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oakwood+House+Nursery+%26+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJ3ZF7qovce0gRi-ydiFXlj8w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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