# The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club

The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club is a sessional pre-school at Northern Lights Preschool, Arnold Street, Halifax, HX1 5EE, in King Cross, Calderdale. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-northern-lights-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2809262  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Northern Lights Preschool, Arnold Street, Halifax, HX1 5EE
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01422 251925
- Website: https://northernlightspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2809262

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809262

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2809262). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809262)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809262)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northern Lights Preschool, Arnold Street, Halifax, HX1 5EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.722313,-1.877016

- Station: Halifax, 1.0 miles
- 29 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: People's Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 29 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lights Schools |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Beech Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Savile Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Warley Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jubilee Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-nursery-2863029) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [M & S Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/m-and-s-nurseries-2550122) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Waterloo House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-house-day-nursery-ltd-303860) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Halifax](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-halifax-ey555912) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey428035) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children's Corner Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-corner-preschool-ey501493) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club Outstanding at its inspection on 11 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club take?

The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club?

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

### How do I contact The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School Club?

You can call 01422 251925 and visit northernlightspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809262)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Northern+Lights+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJoa5eUT3De0gRDi6yaOMTLD4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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