# Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup

Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Rawthorpe & Dalton Children's Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ, in Grove Place, Kirklees. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawthorpe-st-james-playgroup-2561557  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rawthorpe & Dalton Children's Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07985 780528
- Ofsted URN: 2561557

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 July 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/16/2561557

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2561557). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561557)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561557)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561557)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rawthorpe & Dalton Children's Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.651401,-1.755123

- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ravensknowle Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dalton School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hunnypot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunnypot-day-nursery-ey453500) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Greenfields Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-childcare-ey217596) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Community House Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-house-pre-school-ey558630) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-care-limited-2728343) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Almond House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-house-nursery-2709242) | Good |  | 07:00–18:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Ducklings Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-childcare-2515665) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 18 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup take?

Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup?

Deighton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup?

You can call 07985 780528.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561557)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rawthorpe+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJezS_Vh7ce0gRVvtu3lAjg1g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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