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The staff are extremely friendly and informative and are always willing to answer any questions you may have.\nThe menus offer a large variety of meals and snacks which my daughter enjoys very much.\nThe academy goes the extra mile to provide the highest standards of care and personal development towards those in their care and include further activities with not only doing regular communal trips; but day trips to farms etc which are very well organised and well recorded.", "datePublished": "2024-05-20T17:15:25.172400Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Denise Sexton" }, "reviewBody": "My grandson is loving gong here the staff are great and really friendly.The security is good too. 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The Academy at Almondbury # The Academy at Almondbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ · Kirklees Number of places 43 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Kirklees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Academy at Almondbury, situated in Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ, was registered in 2012 and offers childcare on non-domestic premises. With a Good Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on 5th June 2025, the nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. The dedicated team of 12 childcare staff, many with Level 3 and above qualifications, ensures that children are happy, settled, and make good progress. The setting has a capacity for 43 children and currently has 71 children on roll, indicating its popularity and positive reputation. Managers and staff are committed to creating a "home-from-home" atmosphere where children can make independent choices in their learning and develop a positive attitude towards education. The nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and actively offers government-funded places, including specific funding for disadvantaged children. This commitment to inclusivity and extended hours makes it a valuable resource for families in the Almondbury area. What it's like Caring and nurturing staff greet children and families warmly at this welcoming nursery. Children are settled and happy. Managers create a home-from-home environment that allows children to make choices in their learning. Children access the resources independently. They have a positive attitude to their learning. Welcoming environment Positive relationships Independent learners Strong communication Healthy habits ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Academy at Almondbury Last inspected 5 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Caring and nurturing staff greet children and families warmly at this welcoming nursery. Children are settled and happy. Managers create a home-from-home environment that allows children to make choices in their learning. Children access the resources independently. They have a positive attitude to their learning. Inspector highlights - Caring and nurturing staff greet children and families warmly at this welcoming nursery. Staff form positive relationships with children. Children are settled and happy. - Managers create a home-from-home environment that allows children to make choices in their learning. Children access the resources independently. They have a positive attitude to their learning. - Managers plan trips and outings to give children a range of opportunities and experiences. Children learn about the environment and the importance of recycling. - The curriculum is ambitious and gives children the knowledge and skills they need in life. Children are well prepared for their move on to school. - Staff read and sing with children throughout the day. They teach actions to the songs, as they sing the rhymes. Young children excitedly join in. - Staff are positive role models. Overall, staff support children's communication and language skills well. - Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They develop their independent skills. Children learn to serve their own food and pour their own drinks. - Managers and staff develop positive partnerships with parents and carers. They share information with parents daily, through an online app and during parent meetings. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen supervisions to provide staff with targeted coaching and training so that they can develop their practice to a consistently high level. Inspection #10403535 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280960) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Academy at Almondbury Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10403535 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280960)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449174) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-academy-at-almondbury-hd5-8rj-ey449174) ## Parent Reviews of The Academy at Almondbury 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIrCIfVyWFu4yetMqdC9bLFs0hIR6BPchiDVj6uRstDn99Cwg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Georgia Gerrard 2 years ago My daughter attends this nursery after a high recommendation from another family member whose children attended the academy and absolutely loved it. I could not recommend this nursery more. The staff are extremely friendly and informative and are always willing to answer any questions you may have. The menus offer a large variety of meals and snacks which my daughter enjoys very much. The academy goes the extra mile to provide the highest standards of care and personal development towards those in their care and include further activities with not only doing regular communal trips; but day trips to farms etc which are very well organised and well recorded. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNzdtT3BnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bdeb4af4b9009:0xf83252c2613baa57) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW-KmwcQ77phwAapVwXa-NI6Fwz6k9rUVUoKRJatkhljxk-A1QA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Denise Sexton 10 years ago My grandson is loving gong here the staff are great and really friendly.The security is good too. The food is brilliant and varied and my grandson eats it all when we get his daily report.I would recommend this nursery to anyone that is looking to put their children into a private nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRem9EWGRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bdeb4af4b9009:0xf83252c2613baa57) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOxIVk3e5mm7ubNElJsgvz8Uz8VBhgLKh-egi7poW55DrgSg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nick 2 years ago My daughter has been attending this Nursery for the past year and a half, it provides an amazing childcare service and the communication from the workers is of a high standard. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNscHVQR3JRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bdeb4af4b9009:0xf83252c2613baa57) Reviews from Google for The Academy at Almondbury. 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