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The Woodland Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
·West End Academy, Regent Street, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ · Wakefield
Number of places
70 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Wakefield

About this day nursery

The Woodland Pre-School, part of the Waterton Pre-School family, offers Early Years Education and childcare for children aged 2-5 years. The Pre-School focuses on providing a high-quality, engaging curriculum that caters to each child's individual interests, needs, and developmental pace.

Play is central to their approach, ensuring a happy and stimulating environment where children can explore and learn. The Woodland Pre-School aims to foster a sense of self and encourage progress through positive adult interactions and a variety of exciting activities.

They operate 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering flexible options to accommodate families and support government funding entitlements. Prospective families are welcome to visit the Pre-School for a tour, either during open days or by appointment.

Our ethos

The Woodland Pre-School centres its approach on play-based learning, encouraging children to explore and learn in a happy and stimulating environment. They focus on catering to each child's individual interests, needs, and developmental pace, fostering self-discovery through positive interactions and varied activities.

What it's like

Children thrive at this warm and homely setting, arriving excited and eager to start their day. They enjoy a wide range of experiences, including a mobile zoo and engaging storytelling that promotes a love of books. The curriculum is well planned, helping children develop mathematical skills and resilience while fostering independence through choices and self-care.

Play-based learningFlexible childcare optionsAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays/inset days)

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

sessional, full day care

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Woodland Pre-School

Last inspected 13 August 2025 · Abby Clarkson

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this warm and homely setting, arriving excited and eager to start their day. They enjoy a wide range of experiences, including a mobile zoo and engaging storytelling that promotes a love of books. The curriculum is well planned, helping children develop mathematical skills and resilience while fostering independence through choices and self-care.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive at this warm and homely setting and enjoy a wide range of experiences.
  • The curriculum is well planned and takes into account the needs of the children.
  • Managers share clear expectations and provide training opportunities for staff.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress.
  • Partnerships with parents and carers are strong, and leaders create strong relationships with the local school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help children to develop their spoken language skills further
  • 2provide children with consistent messages about the importance of a healthy diet.
Inspection #10405902 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents explain that the setting has built their children's confidence.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff use additional funding to support children with SEND to access the full curriculum. Special educational needs coordinators create achievable targets and ensure that all staff understand how best to support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff use the outdoor area to grow fruit and vegetables with children. They provide children with a nutritious diet.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 August 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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