# The Academy at Almondbury

The Academy at Almondbury is a full-day nursery at 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ, in Cowmes, Kirklees. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-at-almondbury-ey449174  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01484 307211
- Website: http://www.theacademynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY449174

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, 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/EY449174

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY449174). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449174)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449174)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449174)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/227319)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.637537,-1.733250

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fernside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pony Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dalton School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mulberry Bush Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-pre-school-2787396) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-care-limited-2728343) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [1st Steps Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-and-preschool-2890049) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lepton-ce-pre-school-and-just-for-fun-out-of-school-club-311290) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Almondbury Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almondbury-playgroup-311537) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Greenfields Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-childcare-ey217596) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Academy at Almondbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Academy at Almondbury Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Academy at Almondbury take?

The Academy at Almondbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Academy at Almondbury?

You can call 01484 307211 and visit www.theacademynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449174)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Academy+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCZBLr7Tee0gRV6o7YcJSMvg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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