# The Cloud Factory

The Cloud Factory is a full-day nursery at The Mill Outlet, Yorkshire Mill, 418 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LZ, in Batley, Kirklees. It is registered for 37 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cloud-factory-2510100  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Mill Outlet, Yorkshire Mill, 418 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LZ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01924 479817
- Website: http://www.thecloudfactorychildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2510100

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 2021, 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/16/2510100

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2510100). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510100)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510100)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510100)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1111912)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Mill Outlet, Yorkshire Mill, 418 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.712857,-1.625390

- Station: Batley, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Batley Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage Academy |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lily's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-nursery-ltd-2756533) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starjumps Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-limited-ey399384) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Foundations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-nursery-ey549775) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Darul-Arqum Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-arqum-nursery-ey243957) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lydgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydgate-pre-school-ey556726) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Al - Noor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-noor-nursery-311540) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Cloud Factory's opening hours?

The Cloud Factory opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Cloud Factory's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cloud Factory Good at its inspection on 19 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cloud Factory take?

The Cloud Factory is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Cloud Factory?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cloud Factory?

You can call 01924 479817 and visit www.thecloudfactorychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510100)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cloud+Factory+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJA-uE59hheUgRnSccS_0MKaE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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