# Upton Daycare

Upton Daycare is a full-day nursery at Upton Primary School, Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS, in Hill Estate, Wakefield. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-daycare-ey544685  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Upton Primary School, Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: EY544685

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY544685

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY544685). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544685)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544685)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544685)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1112203)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Upton Primary School, Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.616438,-1.275679

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Minsthorpe Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childrens-centre-322066) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Badsworth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badsworth-nursery-ey398418) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Westfield Centre Children's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-centre-childrens-day-care-ey545703) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Luke's Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-nursery-ey462126) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Went Valley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/went-valley-pre-school-ey306599) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Upton Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Upton Daycare Good at its inspection on 13 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Upton Daycare take?

Upton Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Upton Daycare?

South Elmsall is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544685)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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