# Shepley Pre-School (CIO)

Shepley Pre-School (CIO) is a full-day nursery at The Portacabin, Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD, in Shepley, Kirklees. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepley-pre-school-cio-2818834  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Portacabin, Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01484 606022
- Website: http://shepleypreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2818834

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 January 2025, 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/16/2818834

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2024 (Reference 2818834). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818834)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818834)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818834)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/227673)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Portacabin, Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.583146,-1.708655

- Station: Shepley, 0.4 miles
- Station: Stocksmoor, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shelley First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Birdsedge First School | Primary | 4–10 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greyfell Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfell-academy-ey248187) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-311309) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Barncliffe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barncliffe-day-nursery-ey462694) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey487905) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kirkburton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkburton-pre-school-311319) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Barnaby's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabys-day-nursery-ey385285) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shepley Pre-School (CIO)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shepley Pre-School (CIO) Outstanding at its inspection on 13 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shepley Pre-School (CIO) take?

Shepley Pre-School (CIO) is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shepley Pre-School (CIO)?

Shepley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shepley Pre-School (CIO)?

You can call 01484 606022 and visit shepleypreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818834)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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