# Ripponden Pre-School

Ripponden Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, 5 Old Bank, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DG, in Ripponden, Calderdale. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripponden-pre-school-2549898  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, 5 Old Bank, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01422 822777
- Website: http://rippondenpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2549898

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2022, 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/16/2549898

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2549898). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549898)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549898)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549898)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1785642)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, 5 Old Bank, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.674267,-1.938898

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ripponden Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Barkisland CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John's Primary School In Rishworth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Triangle CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hilltops Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltops-pre-school-2741097) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [3 Corners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/3-corners-2890064) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Triangle House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-house-private-day-nursery-2709241) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Grass Roots Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-private-day-nursery-ey555772) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Norland Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norland-fun-club-303784) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Grass Roots @ New Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-new-road-2621946) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ripponden Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ripponden Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ripponden Pre-School take?

Ripponden Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ripponden Pre-School?

You can call 01422 822777 and visit rippondenpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549898)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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