Opening hours
Morning sessions: 9am-11:30am; Afternoon sessions: 12:30pm-3pm (excluding Tuesdays, available from Nov 2024); Lunch club: 11:30am-12:30pm.
Highburton Playgroup
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Highburton Playgroup is a welcoming pre-school located in Highburton, Huddersfield, operating during term-time. Established in 1996, it is managed by a voluntary committee composed of parents.
The playgroup has consistently achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted since 2008, with its most recent inspection in July 2022. The setting accommodates up to 30 children for full day care and accepts children from the age of two.
Located in a community-run village hall, the playgroup offers a large open-plan room and an adjoining smaller room, both on the ground floor with accessible ramps. Children benefit from a secure, enclosed outdoor play area, which includes a sensory garden, fostering exploration in all weather conditions.
The playgroup focuses on promoting language and literacy through creative activities and storytelling, encourages mathematical and scientific exploration through engaging themes, and supports artistic expression through various arts and crafts. They aim to provide an inclusive and stimulating environment where children can develop confidence, self-esteem, and independence, preparing them for future learning experiences.
Our ethos
The playgroup aims to provide an inclusive and stimulating environment where children can develop confidence, self-esteem, and independence. They focus on promoting language and literacy through creative activities and storytelling, encourage mathematical and scientific exploration through engaging themes, and support artistic expression through various arts and crafts, preparing children for future learning experiences.
What it's like
Children arrive at this very welcoming setting happy and eager to learn. They are excited to join in a wide range of activities which extend their learning, both indoors and outdoors, benefiting from effective free flow between these areas. Children confidently choose where they want to play and learn, showing high levels of concentration in this calm and well-organised environment.
Ofsted OutstandingParent-led CommitteeOutdoor Play Area with Sensory GardenTerm-time Only
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around hourly, sessional, and daily rates, effective from January 2026. A different rate applies if using funding or splitting care with another provider.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees are effective from January 2026.
- A separate fee rate applies for funded hours or split bookings with other providers.
Key facts
Session types
Morning session, Afternoon session, Lunch club
Age range
2-4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
1996
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Highburton Playgroup
Last inspected 6 July 2022
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at this very welcoming setting happy and eager to learn. They are excited to join in a wide range of activities which extend their learning, both indoors and outdoors, benefiting from effective free flow between these areas. Children confidently choose where they want to play and learn, showing high levels of concentration in this calm and well-organised environment.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff share an ambitious intention for children to learn and be prepared for their next stage and for school.
- Children are very confident in communicating with both their friends and adults.
- The setting has high expectations of behaviour and children have exceptional levels of personal development and sense of self.
- The outdoor area has been developed to include a natural and stimulating sensory garden.
- The setting is highly successful in providing opportunities which will help children learn to be healthy and independent in their future lives.
Inspection #10117712 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have an incredible knowledge of the children and their individual needs, which is enhanced by a highly effective key-person system. Partnership with parents is key, and through effective communication for those children who need extra support, all their learning and care needs are met promptly and effectively. The playgroup supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children benefit from effective free flow between indoor and outdoor learning areas. The outdoor area has been developed to include a sensory garden with fruit trees and bushes, where children can explore, pick fruit, and learn about insects.
Parent Reviews of Highburton Playgroup
5.0
(1)
Lee Warner
a year ago
A fantastic, vibrant and very welcoming environment for pre-school children. I am a secondary school teacher and forest school practitioner and I love what Highburton Playgroup do and how they do it. If you’re looking for a safe and nurturing community - as we were - definitely consider Highburton Playgroup, you’re child will thank you. We looked at lots of options but fundamentally we didn’t want “childcare” - a mechanical system that just ensures the child is fed, watered and not in danger - we wanted a space that would help our child flourish, provide guidance as he develops confidence away from parents and becomes a social being. So pleased with our decision. We’re 1 year into our journey and I can’t give enough praise to the staff for their hard work and dedication - they are absolutely incredible and have made parents and children alike feel safe and secure for many years. Yes - I am promoting this playgroup! No - I’m not on commission 😂
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Inspection history
Date: June 2007
- July 2022Outstanding
- March 2014Outstanding
- October 2008Outstanding
- June 2007Outstanding
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