# Shelf Pre-School

Shelf Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, Halifax Road, Shelf, HALIFAX, HX3 7NT, in Shelf, Calderdale. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelf-pre-school-ey391451  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, Halifax Road, Shelf, HALIFAX, HX3 7NT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01274 676661
- Website: https://shelfpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY391451

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, 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/EY391451

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY391451). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391451)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391451)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391451)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Halifax Road, Shelf, HALIFAX, HX3 7NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.752212,-1.816085

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shelf Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 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 | 1.0 miles |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Reevy Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-2704640) | Outstanding |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Growing Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-day-nursery-2536876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [White Stork Nursery at The Tannery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-stork-nursery-at-the-tannery-2752220) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Childcare@Buttershaw Christian Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-buttershaw-christian-family-centre-ey276042) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 1.1 miles |
| [Strawberries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberries-nursery-2797252) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Tykes @ Stocks Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tykes-stocks-lane-2647828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Shelf Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Shelf Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01274 676661 and visit shelfpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391451)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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