Best 3 Nursery schools in Wakefield – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Crigglestone Nursery School (Nursery) in Wakefield; The Castle Nursery School (Nursery) in Wakefield; Harewood Centre Nursery School (Nursery) in Pontefract — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Crigglestone Nursery School, The Castle Nursery School and Harewood Centre Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Crigglestone Nursery School), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (The Castle Nursery School), published Nov 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Crigglestone Nursery School (Jul 2019). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Wakefield local authority.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Crigglestone Nursery School WF4 3EB	The Castle Nursery School WF1 5NU	Harewood Centre Nursery School WF8 2ER
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3EB	Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5NU	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2ER
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jul 2019	2 10 Nov 2014	2 27 Dec 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wakefield (384)	Wakefield (384)	Wakefield (384)
Website	www.crigglestonecastle.co.uk	www.crigglestonecastle.co.uk	www.harewood.wakefield.sch.uk
Telephone	01924251151	01924664787	01977330194
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Crigglestone Nursery School

WF4 3EB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 3EB
Ofsted: 1 14 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.crigglestonecastle.co.uk
Telephone: 01924251151

The Castle Nursery School

WF1 5NU

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 5NU
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.crigglestonecastle.co.uk
Telephone: 01924664787

Harewood Centre Nursery School

WF8 2ER

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2ER
Ofsted: 2 27 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.harewood.wakefield.sch.uk
Telephone: 01977330194

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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