Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery

Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield HD1 4QX
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  • Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery, Huddersfield
Huddersfield Grammar School is a wonderful institution. Set in beautiful woodland surroundings, a warm, kind and purposeful feel permeates the whole community. For young people, the school is a ‘home from home’.

Starting school is a key moment in both a child's and parents' life and the team at Huddersfield Grammar School work hard to make sure the process is as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Their main aim is to provide all children with the opportunity to be involved in a caring, challenging and supportive environment where their full potential may be realised. They believe that education at Huddersfield Grammar School is accessible, enjoyable and stimulating. Children should have a wide range of opportunities to use their unique talents to achieve individual success in a caring, well-ordered, and nurturing environment.

Offering a broad curriculum and a rich variety of experiences, children in the Kindergarten experience daily Literacy and Numeracy sessions, as well as specialist classes in Spanish, Forest School, Baking, Ballet, PE and swimming.

Places in the Nursery are available on a full-time basis, with the option of a part-time settling in period for 6 weeks. Provision is available Monday-Friday from 7.30am-5.30pm during term time (approx. 40 weeks of the year). A holiday club also operates outside of term time, which covers 6 weeks of the school holiday periods.

Huddersfield Grammar School is celebrating its third year in the Sunday Times Parent Power Best Schools Guide, which identifies the highest-achieving schools in the UK. The school is currently positioned 54th nationally, 9th in the North of England and 4th in Yorkshire.

The school is also thrilled to have won the 2019 ISA national award for 'Successful Change Management'.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stuart Rees (Headteacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fee per term - £4,037

  • Fees increase every April.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Huddersfield Grammar School has a car park which can be used for parking when visiting the school for a tour.

Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery Reviews (16)

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Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery has 16 reviews.

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Review from Andrea S (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter has attended Huddersfield Grammar School since September and she has blossomed into a lovely little girl. Her speech and her knowledge of phonics has come along so much. She can now write her own name and make sense of numbers. The teachers are amazing so caring, patient and passionate.
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goes swimming, does ballet, forest school and the school continuously organizes events and activities for the children to get involved in. Couldn't recommend Huddersfield Grammar more.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled your granddaughter is succeeding in Nursery!
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest daughter is currently in Nursery at Hudderfield Grammar School Nursery and couldn't recommend it highly enough in all areas. Both of our girls (literally) run/skip into school every day: the staff provide a wonderfully warm, engaging, and stimulating environment. The curriculum is excellent
(PE, dance, swimming, baking, and educational trips are all included and take place during the school day), and there's a great balance of learning and fun provided.
Communication from the school and nursery staff is superb - they run loads of events for parents, from helping your child to read to Christmas performances.
Overall, we are delighted with the nursery (and school). Our girls are thriving and extremely happy there, and it's all down to the incredible staff and safe, positive learning environment.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are over the moon your daughters have settled with us here at HGS and they are a delight to have as part of our school community.
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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery since he was 3 years old and has thrived since being there. Not only did he learn the foundations which has helped him further down the line, but the surroundings have made him happy. From Forest School, to swimming lessons, baking and dance, there
is so much to offer, his days are jam packed and I couldn't be more impressed!
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure knowing we created strong foundations for your son as he moves throughout the school.
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Review from Jessa Mae S (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery is absolutely amazing and has exceeded my expectations. My daughter loves attending school so much that she even asks to go on weekends! She always talks about how much fun they have, and I've noticed significant improvements in her development. What I truly appreciate
is how they involve parents in teaching phonics, reading, and math, providing materials to support learning at home. I feel completely confident entrusting my child to their care.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It is our pleasure to teach your daughter. She is polite, kind and caring and embodies all the important HGS Character Traits we teach our children!
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely impressed with Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery, my 3 year old daughter attends the kindergarten there.
From the original open day and tour, admission process and now having started I have to say the whole process has been smooth sailing, nothing has been too much trouble.
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daughter is thriving at this nursery, the staff are wonderful and my daughter settled in quickly. The kindergarten teaching staff are wonderful, they have developed a great rapport with the children already and this is evident with how much my daughter looks forward to going in.
They are very supportive of different cultures and beliefs, as vegans I have to say the meal choices are great and they provide an oat milk for her in the morning.
The range of teaching here is admirable, from forest school to dance and the basics of reading and writing the standards are high.
We are so glad we chose this setting for our daughter and look forward to her growing up in this school.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your incredibly kind review. We appreciate your fantastic feedback and we will let staff know.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery works to a really high standard of education and child development. Children are encouraged to be independent learners and explorers. The schools ethos of the whole child is whole point shines through.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for recognising that our staff strive daily to ensure our children are reaching their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally, while also letting them develop their own unique…read more
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Kindergarten both my children have attended. I would recommend Huddersfield Grammar School Kindergarten to anyone. Both my children have thrived. My son especially likes the forest school area where he can explore the outdoors.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your positive review. It has been a pleasure having your children at HGS and they have embodied our 'HGS Identity' fully. Thank you for your support!
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Review from Carrie H (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old daughter recently started Kindergarten at Huddersfield Grammar School at the start of the summer term on a part-time basis and will be continuing here for another year until she starts reception.
She is our third child to attend this setting and she absolutely loves it; we would recommend
it to anyone considering it as a potential setting for their child.
The staff are welcoming and warm and the environment is nurturing and friendly. We think they have the balance just right; an educational environment with a heavy focus on play and fun. We're very impressed with the extracurricular activities on offer, and the fact that our child partakes in swimming, baking and forest school there is fantastic!
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you very much for your review. We are so pleased your daughter is thriving at Huddersfield Grammar School! We value your feedback and will let our Early Years team know of your kind words.
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Review from R A (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Professional staff that go the extra mile for the children and ensure they strive for the best whilst looking after the whole child's development. The school's facilities are excellent and the children are visibly excited to arrive in a morning.
Reply from William Marriott, Comms and Events Coordinator at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We are extremely happy that you are pleased with the service we provide and look forward to continuing to do so.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves his time spent in kindergarten. It’s a caring and nurturing environment and he’s cared for by all members of staff, in particular his teachers. We feel our son has flourished since joining and it’s very reassuring to know how happy he is.
Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for such a fantastic review, we are delighted you are so happy with our Kindergarten!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest has already been through Kindergarten at Huddersfield Grammar School and flourished academically and socially. He is now in year 1 and working at greater depth across the curriculum in part thanks to the excellent start he had in Kindergarten. My daughter is currently in Kindergarten and has
settled well because of the high staff-to-child ratio and the love and care the staff provide. She rushes in every morning eager to see her teachers and the other children. Huddersfield Grammar School provides just the right balance of play and focuses on developing key skills to prepare children for the move up to Reception class. It’s a warm, welcoming kindergarten which provides children with so many excellent experiences in and out of the classroom environment. As parents, our voices are heard and we are welcomed into the setting regularly, providing us with ample opportunities to feel part of the Kindergarten community at Huddersfield Grammar School and be fully included in our child’s learning and development. We wouldn’t send our children anywhere else!
Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
What an amazing review, thank you! We are so pleased you are happy at Huddersfield Grammar School. Your children are certainly flourishing with us, we are so proud of them both!
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Review from Rian T (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Kindergarten earlier this year. The level of professionalism and support for our child was beyond our expectations. At home time our son is happy, a clear indication that he has enjoyed himself immensely. The staff are loving, supportive and extremely passionate about their roles in our
child's early development. Best decision we could have made for our little man. The school is clearly headed up by a world-class management team and headmistress. Amazing school.
Reply from Hayley Thompson, Admissions & Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your kind comments. It's wonderful to hear that your son is happy and enjoying life at Huddersfield Grammar School.
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Review from Sylvia F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is absolutely thriving since he started in Huddersfield Grammar School Kindergarten. He loves every day he is there and is making immense progress in his learning. He particularly loves the ballet and swimming sessions and the wonderful outdoor play area. The transition to reception will be very
easy for him.
Reply from Hayley Thompson, Admissions & Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that your son is enjoying learning at HGS.
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Review from Sabrina (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After completing his first term at Huddersfield Grammar School Kindergarten I am extremely happy with my son's progress. The nursery teachers are amazing, very helpful and caring. He has established a strong bond with his teacher and made some lovely friends. I am pleased to say he is always excited
about going into school and playing with his friends.
The school has a fantastic play area outside and a very bright and colourful classroom filled with lots of work from the children. I do highly recommend the school.
Reply from Hayley Thompson, Admissions & Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted to hear that your son enjoys coming to school every day!
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Review from Glen C (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Son has been with Huddersfield Grammar School since Easter 2019. He has been at Huddersfield Grammar School in Kindergarten and has continued into Reception.
We have found Huddersfield Grammar School to be truly outstanding in all aspects of his care, education and wellbeing.
The education provided
is second to none, the school definitely deserves its place in the newspaper Top 100.
Care and wellbeing are also up there in line with his education. He suffers from eczema, and we cannot fault the care that he has received in dealing with this condition, the staff and school at large have supported us throughout the process of helping him with his eczema.
The teachers in Kindergarten and now Reception are exceptional, he has always been able to bond with them all. They are all very friendly and approachable, to both pupils and parents alike.
We cannot recommend this school enough. Our son is happy, we are happy.
Reply from Hayley Thompson, Admissions & Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with all aspects of the provision provided at Huddersfield Grammar School. Your kind words are much appreciated.
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Review from Sharon T (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindergarten staff at Huddersfield Grammar School are extremely dedicated and have passionately cared holistically for the overall well-being of my child. The curriculum on offer has extensively allowed my child to develop in multiple aspects not offered in other standard nurseries such as timetabled
lessons in forest school, ballet, Spanish, P.E. etc. My child has really flourished as a whole and I couldn't be more satisfied with the standard of teaching, care, facilities and surroundings.
Reply from Hayley Thompson, Admissions & Marketing Manager at Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the provision on offer at Huddersfield Grammar School.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (7)

Emma

Emma Howarth

Job Title: Early Years Lead Teacher Joined: 2015

Responsible for overseeing the Early Years Department, Mrs Howarth is an experienced fully qualified teacher who has worked in both State and Special Needs schools, before joining Huddersfield Grammar School in 2015. At university, Mrs Howarth specialised in Languages and Law.

Emma

Emma Haigh

Job Title: Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse and Out of School Club Playworker Joined: 2005

Mrs Haigh is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our Kindergarten students.

Aisha

Aisha Habib

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Joined: 2016

Miss Habib is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our students.

Lisa

Lisa Dillingham

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Joined: 2017

Miss Dillingham is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our students.

Caroline

Caroline Hirst

Job Title: Reception Teacher Joined: 2019

Mrs Hirst is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our students.

Sarah

Sarah Craven

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant and Nursery Nurse Joined: 2020

Mrs Craven is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our students.

Rumana

Rumana Ali

Job Title: Nursery Nurse and Early Years Teaching Assistant Joined: 2021

Miss Ali is responsible for the day-to-day teaching of our students.

Frequently Asked Questions about Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery accepts?

Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery Open?

Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery have capacity for?

Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Huddersfield Grammar School Nursery to the centre of Huddersfield?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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