# Ravensthorpe Community Childcare

Ravensthorpe Community Childcare is a sessional pre-school at 24 Garden Street, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR, in Ravensthorpe, Kirklees. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ravensthorpe-community-childcare-500879  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 24 Garden Street, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR
- Registered places: 70
- Ofsted URN: 500879

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 July 2022, 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/16/500879

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2001 (Reference 500879). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500879)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500879)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500879)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1844870)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24 Garden Street, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.679126,-1.665802

- Station: Ravensthorpe, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dewsbury Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Diamond Wood Community Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ravenshall School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John’s CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hollytree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollytree-2803137) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Church House Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-house-pre-school-311345) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey362250) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Paradise Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-early-years-2821135) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Lees Hall Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lees-hall-playgroup-ey556548) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Childs Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-2897115) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ravensthorpe Community Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ravensthorpe Community Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 7 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ravensthorpe Community Childcare take?

Ravensthorpe Community Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ravensthorpe Community Childcare?

Ravensthorpe 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/16/500879)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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