# The Railway Children

The Railway Children is a full-day nursery at Menston Railway Station, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 6JH, in Menston, Bradford. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-ey485428  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Menston Railway Station, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 6JH
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01943 873514
- Ofsted URN: EY485428

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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/EY485428

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY485428). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485428)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485428)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485428)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/746241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Menston Railway Station, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 6JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.891514,-1.734712

- Station: Menston, under 0.1 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Menston Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chevin Park, 0.3 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 Bradford there are about 4.8 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Primary School | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Green Meadows Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Burley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Guiseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Tranmere Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hawksworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Menston Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/menston-pre-school-ey501559) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-childrens-day-nursery-ey423234) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Unit One Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unit-one-kids-2820526) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Guiseley Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guiseley-childrens-day-nursery-ey307001) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Railway Children Hawksworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-hawksworth-2748494) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Cliffe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ltd-ey232708) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Railway Children's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Railway Children Good at its inspection on 31 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Railway Children take?

The Railway Children is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Railway Children?

Menston is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Railway Children?

You can call 01943 873514.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485428)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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