# The Grange Nursery

The Grange Nursery is a full-day nursery at Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ, in Carleton, Wakefield. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-nursery-ey491307  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01977 780982
- Ofsted URN: EY491307

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 August 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491307). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/284010)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.677383,-1.295738

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ark Carleton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ark De Lacy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harewood Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ark Larks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cherry Tree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Darrington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-ey453286) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2702811) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sunshine Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kids-322059) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey496475) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Safe 'n' Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-ey272107) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Grange Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Grange Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Grange Nursery take?

The Grange Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Grange Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Grange Nursery?

You can call 01977 780982.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Grange+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ2d1Rwa9reUgRd-7q7fdw4xQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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