# White Stork Nursery at The Tannery

White Stork Nursery at The Tannery is a full-day nursery at Unit 2, The Tannery Business Park, Bradford Road, Halifax, HX3 7HR, in Northowram, Calderdale. It is registered for 75 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-stork-nursery-at-the-tannery-2752220  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 2, The Tannery Business Park, Bradford Road, Halifax, HX3 7HR
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01422 485644
- Website: http://www.whitestorknursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2752220

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752220

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752220). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752220)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752220)
- 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/16/2752220)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1678946)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Unit 2, The Tannery Business Park, Bradford Road, Halifax, HX3 7HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.740117,-1.828761

- 21 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 Calderdale there are about 2.8 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northowram Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Salterlee Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hipperholme Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Growing Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-day-nursery-2536876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salterlee-under-fives-playgroup-303799) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shelf Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelf-pre-school-ey391451) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Greenglade Day Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenglade-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey251317) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Early Years @ Lightcliffe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-lightcliffe-2878878) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Bear's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-ey486678) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are White Stork Nursery at The Tannery's opening hours?

White Stork Nursery at The Tannery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is White Stork Nursery at The Tannery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated White Stork Nursery at The Tannery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can White Stork Nursery at The Tannery take?

White Stork Nursery at The Tannery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to White Stork Nursery at The Tannery?

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

### How do I contact White Stork Nursery at The Tannery?

You can call 01422 485644 and visit www.whitestorknursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752220)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=White+Stork+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJofx6t7lheUgR7l-6TEFHcxY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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