# Rks Brightsparks

Rks Brightsparks is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DP, in New Scarborough, Wakefield. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Rksbrightsparks Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-2495772  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DP
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 07914 137083
- Website: https://www.rksbrightsparks.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rksbrightsparks Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rksbrightsparks-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2495772

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, 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/16/2495772

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2495772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2495772)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2495772)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2495772)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.685628,-1.518375

- Station: Wakefield Westgate, 0.5 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows, 0.3 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 Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Silcoates School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurtured @ Alverthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-alverthorpe-ey544327) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cliff Hill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-hill-day-nursery-2552787) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Batley Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batley-road-pre-school-322045) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Lawefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-lawefield-ey542862) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toybox Private Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-private-nursery-ltd-2721001) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wakefield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakefield-day-nursery-2849908) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rks Brightsparks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rks Brightsparks Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rks Brightsparks take?

Rks Brightsparks is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rks Brightsparks?

Rks Brightsparks is run by Rksbrightsparks Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rks Brightsparks?

Wakefield Westgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rks Brightsparks?

You can call 07914 137083 and visit www.rksbrightsparks.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2495772)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RKS+Brightsparks+Preschool+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF2PlJFZneUgR3mjWm3za5Ac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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