# The Meadows

The Meadows is a full-day nursery at 195 Huddersfield Road, Norristhorpe, LIVERSEDGE, WF15 7PL, in Norristhorpe, Kirklees. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-ey543268  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 195 Huddersfield Road, Norristhorpe, LIVERSEDGE, WF15 7PL
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Website: https://www.themeadowschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY543268

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543268

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY543268). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543268)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543268)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543268)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1027987)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: 195 Huddersfield Road, Norristhorpe, LIVERSEDGE, WF15 7PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.700233,-1.695406

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hollybank School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Old Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hartshead Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Northfields Liversedge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-liversedge-2665267) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [My Little Barn Owls Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-barn-owls-ltd-ey481310) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Roberttown Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roberttown-lane-pre-school-311342) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Norristhorpe Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norristhorpe-playgroup-311341) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rainbows Day Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey541601) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Wellhouse Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellhouse-pre-school-ey244377) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Meadows's opening hours?

The Meadows opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Meadows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Meadows Good at its inspection on 9 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Meadows take?

The Meadows is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Meadows?

You can visit www.themeadowschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543268)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadows+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ__8ribbfe0gROH7HnASO2A0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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