# The Meadow Pre-School

The Meadow Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Kingsmeadow Academy, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5BP, in Kinsley, Wakefield. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Waterton Pre Schools.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingsmeadow Academy, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5BP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01924 967607
- Website: https://kingsmeadowacademy.org/
- Run by: [Waterton Pre Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/waterton-pre-schools)
- Ofsted URN: 2744695

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 July 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/16/2744695

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2744695). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744695)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744695)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744695)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingsmeadow Academy, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.630393,-1.372958

- Station: Fitzwilliam, 0.2 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| South Hiendley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Woodland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey552958) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Holly Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-nursery-2861375) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids World Havercroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-havercroft-ey540556) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Meadow Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Meadow Pre-School Good at its inspection on 21 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Meadow Pre-School take?

The Meadow Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Meadow Pre-School?

The Meadow Pre-School is run by Waterton Pre Schools, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Meadow Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact The Meadow Pre-School?

You can call 01924 967607 and visit kingsmeadowacademy.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744695)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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