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Northfields Southowram

  • Southowram HX3

In short: a nursery in Southowram, open since 2025, with room for 90 children. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Eduscope verdict

Worth a visit, with questions

Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.

Illustrative example. Our scoring isn't live yet, so these ratings are not this school's.

    DfE and Ofsted data, 2024 to 2025How we work this out

    Good to know

    • Room for 90 children, so it's one of the bigger settings nearby.
    • Open since 2025. An established nursery rather than a new one.

    Worth checking

    • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
    Check free hours
    • Places90children at a time
    • Opened20251 year ago
    Funded childcare

    How many free hours could your child get?

    These are the national rules. Ask Northfields Southowram which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

    • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

      Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

    • Up to 30 hours for working parents

      If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

    • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

      Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

    • Tax-Free Childcare

      For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

    Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

    Day to day

    Life at Northfields Southowram

    Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.

    Type
    Nursery
    Religious character
    None
    Opened
    June 2025
    Council
    Calderdale
    Address
    Northfields, Law Farm, Southowram, HX3 9UG
    School number (URN)
    2844269 · See it on the government register
    Open day

    What to ask when you visit

    Based on what the data says about Northfields Southowram. Take this list with you.

    1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
    2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
    3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
    4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
    Nearby

    Other nurseries nearby

    Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Northfields Southowram compares with its neighbours.

    See all Calderdale nurseries
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    Northfields Southowram

    HX3 9UG · Nursery

    Ofsted: Good

    Gingerbread House Ltd

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    Ofsted: Good

    All Saints Pre-School

    HX3 9ET · Nursery

    Keep an eye on Northfields Southowram

    We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

    Questions

    Questions parents ask

    How many free hours can my child get?

    Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

    How do you work out the Eduscope verdict?

    We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.

    Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins.

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