# Stay 'n' Play

Stay 'n' Play is a sessional pre-school at Bywell C of E Junior School, Bendigo Road, DEWSBURY, WF12 7LX, in Shaw Cross, Kirklees. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-n-play-ey446527  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bywell C of E Junior School, Bendigo Road, DEWSBURY, WF12 7LX
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY446527

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 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/EY446527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY446527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446527)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446527)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446527)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bywell C of E Junior School, Bendigo Road, DEWSBURY, WF12 7LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.697912,-1.612098

- Station: Batley, 0.9 miles
- Station: Dewsbury, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eastborough Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pepper Royd Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepper-royd-day-nursery-ltd-2808465) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Future Childcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-childcare-nursery-2621290) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Eversleigh Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eversleigh-day-nursery-ey386813) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Starjumps Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-limited-ey399384) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lily's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-nursery-ltd-2756533) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey471982) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stay 'n' Play's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stay 'n' Play Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stay 'n' Play take?

Stay 'n' Play is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stay 'n' Play?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446527)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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