# Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche

Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche is a full-day nursery at Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, WF5 9AD, in Low Common, Wakefield. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkwood-private-day-nursery-and-creche-ey379798  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, WF5 9AD
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01924 416128
- Website: http://www.silkwoodnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY379798

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, 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/EY379798

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY379798). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379798)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379798)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379798)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, WF5 9AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.680378,-1.545796

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Evolve Academy |  | 4–14 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ossett South Parade Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Towngate Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rks Brightsparks At Lupset](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-at-lupset-2552088) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-ey315014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Childcare@Broadway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-broadway-503017) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Batley Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batley-road-pre-school-322045) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Alverthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-alverthorpe-ey544327) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Childcare @ Sunbeam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-sunbeam-ey271027) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche take?

Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche?

Wakefield Westgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche?

You can call 01924 416128 and visit www.silkwoodnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379798)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Silkwood+Private+Day+Nursery+%26+Creche&query_place_id=ChIJlRNZiCpheUgRciO9VNESawI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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