# Wooldale Pre School Playgroup

Wooldale Pre School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Wooldale Community Centre Robert Lane, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 1XZ, in Town End, Kirklees. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-pre-school-playgroup-311315  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wooldale Community Centre Robert Lane, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 1XZ
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 311315

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023, 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/16/311315

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 311315). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311315)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311315)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311315)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1732886)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wooldale Community Centre Robert Lane, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 1XZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.578766,-1.769489

- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sycamore Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wooldale Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sands Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| New Mill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Netherthong Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Looby Loos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/looby-loos-day-nursery-2650090) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hey Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hey-days-nursery-ey291418) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Netherthong Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherthong-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey554146) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Barnaby's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabys-day-nursery-ey385285) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Brockholes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brockholes-pre-school-311320) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Lane Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lane-pre-school-playgroup-ey236248) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wooldale Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wooldale Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wooldale Pre School Playgroup take?

Wooldale Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wooldale Pre School Playgroup?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311315)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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