# Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup

Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Salterlee Primary School, Kell Lane, Stump Cross, Halifax, HX3 7AY, in Stump Cross, Calderdale. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salterlee-under-fives-playgroup-303799  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Salterlee Primary School, Kell Lane, Stump Cross, Halifax, HX3 7AY
- Registered places: 17
- Ofsted URN: 303799

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 September 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/16/303799

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1988 (Reference 303799). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303799)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303799)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Salterlee Primary School, Kell Lane, Stump Cross, Halifax, HX3 7AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.736030,-1.840200

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shibden Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterlee Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Northowram Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hipperholme Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Beech Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Lee Mount Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [White Stork Nursery at The Tannery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-stork-nursery-at-the-tannery-2752220) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Growing Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-day-nursery-2536876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tot Spot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-spot-day-nursery-ey261466) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:15–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Polly's Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pollys-private-day-nursery-2555578) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bear's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-ey486678) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Greenglade Day Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenglade-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey251317) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 7 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup take?

Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303799)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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