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The Railway Children Hawksworth

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Hawksworth C Of E Primary School, Main Street, Leeds, LS20 8NX · Leeds
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

The Railway Children Hawksworth, located in Leeds, provides early years education within Hawksworth Church of England Primary School. The day nursery is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop their full potential.

As part of a primary school, it benefits from a broader educational setting and community. The admissions process for the day nursery is managed directly by the school.

Parents interested in enrolling their child can obtain admission forms from the school office. The school also offers a before and after-school club called Kestrels, further supporting families with childcare needs.

The institution emphasises a Christian distinctiveness, integrating core values and regular worship into its educational approach, alongside a comprehensive curriculum designed for young learners.

What it's like

The setting promotes a holistic learning approach with lots of outdoor activities. Children benefit from a wide variety of activities planned around their interests and make good progress. Staff create a calm, nurturing environment where children are well cared for and feel safe and secure.

Part of Hawksworth Church of England Primary SchoolChristian DistinctivenessEarly Years Education

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Age range

Preschool / Nursery

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Railway Children Hawksworth

Last inspected 7 July 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The setting promotes a holistic learning approach with lots of outdoor activities. Children benefit from a wide variety of activities planned around their interests and make good progress. Staff create a calm, nurturing environment where children are well cared for and feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well planned to meet the needs of the children, offering a wide range of outdoor exploration opportunities.
  • The setting plans a wide range of visits to develop a sense of belonging in the community and prepare children for their next stage of education.
  • Children are well cared for and nurtured, with an effective transition process and involvement in preparing their own healthy food.
  • Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum with a clear vision to support learning outdoors as an integral part of the ethos.
  • Parents are happy and confident that their children's learning needs are met, praising the setting for its wonderful activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff interactions with children to allow children more time to develop their thinking and respond to questions.
Inspection #10404864 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly, and their learning needs are planned for well.

Outdoor space

Children have a wide range of opportunities to explore the outdoor environment, for example during a visit to the woods. They are encouraged to forage for resources that are then taken back to the setting and added to the outdoor environment for them to print and paint.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 July 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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