# The Counting House

The Counting House is a full-day nursery at Nelson House, High Street, Birstall, WF17 9RG, in Brownhill End, Kirklees. It is registered for 102 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-ey488127  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nelson House, High Street, Birstall, WF17 9RG
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01924 473210
- Website: http://www.countinghousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY488127

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, 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/EY488127

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY488127). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488127)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488127)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488127)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/226592)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Nelson House, High Street, Birstall, WF17 9RG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.732785,-1.660798

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakwell Country Park, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fairfield School |  | 3–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gomersal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Birstall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birstall-preschool-ey420819) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mrs B's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bs-nursery-ltd-2752320) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-care-limited-2728346) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-ey487269) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-2721135) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Leprechauns PDN, Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leprechauns-pdn-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey489550) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Counting House's opening hours?

The Counting House opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Counting House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Counting House Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Counting House take?

The Counting House is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Counting House?

You can call 01924 473210 and visit www.countinghousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488127)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Counting+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI6smWwTge0gRmwbiyGVA3Q0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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