--- title: "The Railway Children Hawksworth Nursery, Leeds | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-hawksworth-ls20-8nx-2748494 description: "The Railway Children Hawksworth, a day nursery in Leeds — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # 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 School Christian Distinctiveness Early 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 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 - 1 develop staff interactions with children to allow children more time to develop their thinking and respond to questions. Inspection #10404864 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284468) 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. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284468) ## Frequently asked about The Railway Children Hawksworth ### Does The Railway Children Hawksworth have an Ofsted rating? ### What kind of childcare setting is The Railway Children Hawksworth? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What does the staff team at The Railway Children Hawksworth include? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leeds Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Railway Children Hawksworth. - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery Ilkley · LS29 6HS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-children-s-day-nursery-ls29-6hs-ey423234 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Guiseley Children's Day Nursery Leeds · LS20 8BL 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/guiseley-children-s-day-nursery-ls20-8bl-ey307001 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### The Railway Children Ilkley · LS29 6JH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-ls29-6jh-ey485428 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Wellies Day Nursery Shipley · BD17 5NH 4.9(50 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-wellies-day-nursery-bd17-5nh-2694193 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leeds Guiseley Leeds · LS20 8AR 4.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leeds-guiseley-ls20-8ar-ey250741 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Cliffe House Day Nursery Bradford · BD17 6BY 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-bd17-6by-ey479636 See all nurseries in Leeds →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Leeds ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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