# St John's Playgroup

St John's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Johns C E Junior & Infant School, Leymoor Road, Golcar, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 4QQ, in Golcar, Kirklees. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-311284  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Johns C E Junior & Infant School, Leymoor Road, Golcar, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 4QQ
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 311284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 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/16/311284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 311284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311284)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311284)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns C E Junior & Infant School, Leymoor Road, Golcar, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 4QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.641358,-1.854229

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Beech Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey490558) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aspire Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspire-nursery-2497019) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hoppers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoppers-childcare-2753439) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Storth House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/storth-house-2568277) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jitterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-ey256796) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Longwood Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longwood-daycare-ey559308) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Playgroup take?

St John's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Playgroup?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311284)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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