# The Woodland Pre-School

The Woodland Pre-School is a full-day nursery at West End Academy, Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ, in Cross Hill, Wakefield. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Waterton Pre Schools.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West End Academy, Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01924 370770
- Website: https://watertonpreschool.org/the-woodland-pre-school/
- Run by: [Waterton Pre Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/waterton-pre-schools)
- Ofsted URN: 2744720

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 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/16/2744720

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2744720). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744720)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744720)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West End Academy, Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.615989,-1.359914

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vale Head Park, 0.2 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.6 miles |
| 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) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey552958) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Woodland Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Woodland Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Woodland Pre-School?

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

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

Fitzwilliam is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01924 370770 and visit watertonpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744720)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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