# Safe 'n' Sound Nursery

Safe 'n' Sound Nursery is a full-day nursery at Featherstone Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6LS, in North Featherstone, Wakefield. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-ey272107  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Featherstone Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6LS
- Registered places: 58
- Ofsted URN: EY272107

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2023, 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/EY272107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY272107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272107)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272107)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/284574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Featherstone Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.685514,-1.354352

- Station: Featherstone, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Featherstone Purston Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Featherstone Girnhill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ark Larks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oakhill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-day-nursery-ey460908) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey496475) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kids-322059) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Sunflower Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Safe 'n' Sound Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Safe 'n' Sound Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Safe 'n' Sound Nursery take?

Safe 'n' Sound Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Safe 'n' Sound Nursery?

Featherstone 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/EY272107)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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