# Thornhill Community Pre-School

Thornhill Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Thornhill Sure Start Childrens Centre, Edge Lane, DEWSBURY, WF12 0QT, in Thornhill, Kirklees. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-community-pre-school-ey465252  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Thornhill Sure Start Childrens Centre, Edge Lane, DEWSBURY, WF12 0QT
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: EY465252

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2022, 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/EY465252

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY465252). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465252)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465252)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thornhill Sure Start Childrens Centre, Edge Lane, DEWSBURY, WF12 0QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.662322,-1.621338

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thornhill Rectory Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Paradise Primary School |  | 2–11 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Middlestown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ravenshall School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nik Nik's Bizzy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nik-niks-bizzy-bees-2558712) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Chapel House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-house-private-day-nursery-2729670) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dinky Daycare and Holiday Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-daycare-and-holiday-club-ltd-2751450) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chuckles Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-private-day-nursery-ey343105) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Lees Hall Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lees-hall-playgroup-ey556548) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Paradise Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-early-years-2821135) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thornhill Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thornhill Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornhill Community Pre-School take?

Thornhill Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thornhill Community Pre-School?

Ravensthorpe is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465252)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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