# The Willow Tree Private Nursery

The Willow Tree Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at 78 Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HP, in Stanley, Wakefield. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-tree-private-nursery-2714824  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 78 Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HP
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01924 788061
- Website: https://thewillowtreenursery.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2714824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 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/16/2714824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2714824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714824)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714824)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 78 Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.714744,-1.474212

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingsland Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rooks Nest Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Meadowcroft School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Newton Hill Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-2786932) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [RockandRoll Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockandroll-daycare-2713276) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Outwood Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outwood-pre-school-501039) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Future Einsteins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-einsteins-ey383817) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childcare-at-lofthouse-childrens-centre-ey382403) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Altofts Baby House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-baby-house-2812442) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Willow Tree Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Willow Tree Private Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Willow Tree Private Nursery take?

The Willow Tree Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Willow Tree Private Nursery?

Outwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Willow Tree Private Nursery?

You can call 01924 788061 and visit thewillowtreenursery.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714824)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willow+Tree+Private+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJHSi6CZ1neUgRZXv1WIkKAAU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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