# Rowley Lane Pre-school

Rowley Lane Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at The Cabin, behind Rowley Lane J I & N School, Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0JD, in Lepton, Kirklees. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowley-lane-pre-school-ey477962  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Cabin, behind Rowley Lane J I & N School, Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0JD
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01484 222745
- Website: http://www.rowleylane.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY477962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 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/EY477962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY477962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477962)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477962)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1216540)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Cabin, behind Rowley Lane J I & N School, Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.629994,-1.709512

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Local Community 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highburton CofE First Academy | Primary | 4–10 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | Primary | 4–10 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Grange Moor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Lepton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-lepton-2697661) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lepton-ce-pre-school-and-just-for-fun-out-of-school-club-311290) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Highburton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highburton-playgroup-311283) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Academy at Almondbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-at-almondbury-ey449174) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kirkburton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkburton-pre-school-311319) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-pre-school-2787396) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rowley Lane Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rowley Lane Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rowley Lane Pre-school take?

Rowley Lane Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rowley Lane Pre-school?

You can call 01484 222745 and visit www.rowleylane.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477962)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rowley+Lane+Junior+Infant+%26+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJU4jkTC7Ze0gRjkbb7KkQ2fk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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