# St John's Under 5's Pre-School

St John's Under 5's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 125 Heckmondwike Road, DEWSBURY, WF13 3NT, in Dewsbury Moor, Kirklees. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-under-5s-pre-school-ey443547  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 125 Heckmondwike Road, DEWSBURY, WF13 3NT
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01924 407987
- Website: http://stjohnsunder5preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY443547

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 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/EY443547

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY443547). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443547)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443547)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443547)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1080827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 125 Heckmondwike Road, DEWSBURY, WF13 3NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.693940,-1.656826

- Station: Dewsbury, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dewsbury Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crow Nest Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Scarr Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John’s CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 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 (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Branch Christian School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Flatts Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Dewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-dewsbury-ey330285) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Brunswick Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brunswick-preschool-ey556506) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Children's Place Dewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-dewsbury-311401) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-pre-school-ey468421) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blenheim Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blenheim-playgroup-ey348000) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Childs Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-2897115) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Under 5's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Under 5's Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Under 5's Pre-School take?

St John's Under 5's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Under 5's Pre-School?

Dewsbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St John's Under 5's Pre-School?

You can call 01924 407987 and visit stjohnsunder5preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443547)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+John%27s+under+5%27s+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJDXauTY_fe0gR9AlLDCtIsAQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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