Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

2 Hungerford Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield HD3 3AL
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9.4 33 Reviews
  • Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School, Huddersfield
Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School is surrounded by wooded gardens providing plenty of scope for the highest quality outdoor play and learning.

Learning takes place in all weathers in the wonderful outdoor space which provides the ideal opportunity for Forest School activities. The woodland and extensive gardens provide all the natural resources children will need and exciting opportunities to achieve and develop confidence.

The nursery has bright, spacious rooms that are highly resourced and are led by highly qualified and experienced practitioners.

A home-cooked menu and plenty of outdoor play ensures each child will develop both a healthy body and a healthy mind.

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Care Provided by Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

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Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School Reviews (33)

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Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.387) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School has 33 reviews.

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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery team do an amazing job every single day. The range of indoor and outdoor activities available is excellent to help with my child's development, and the meals provided are healthy and of high quality. The team provide excellent care for my child and always provides detailed feedback for what
my child did during the day, how mealtimes went, and what new behaviours or words my child has learnt. My child loves going to nursery, and I cannot praise the staff further - they are excellent.

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Review from Chen Z (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery children enthusiastically participated in the race activity, showcasing their boundless energy and infectious excitement. With their tiny legs moving in quick succession, they dashed towards the finish line, their smiles lighting up the entire space. Each child, regardless of their position,
received an encouraging cheer and applause from their peers and teachers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The race activity not only allowed the children to engage in physical exercise but also nurtured their social skills and boosted their self-confidence, creating cherished memories that will be treasured for years to come. Well organized event for children and families, we all had a good time.

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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, great staff, grounds, lots of communication about what’s going on, healthy menu, lots of activities for the children and you are encouraged/invited to get involved. Completely trust the staff are taking great care of my little boy, who is 2.5 years old and has been attending since
he was 9 months. He loves going to nursery and has always bonded well with all the staff.

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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has just started and although it’s a really tough process emotionally, the nursery has been great with updates and settling him. He is already getting a bond with his key person which is lovely. He’s enjoyed all his meals so far and loved the outdoor play.

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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. All the staff working in the rooms really care for my child and have got to know him and us as a family well. Outside facilities are great and my child enjoys all the activities they do.
The nursery have had multiple changes in management recently and with a high staff turnover and
staff movement between rooms my child has had lots of changes in key worker since he started which has been disappointing. Hopefully this will improve with new management.

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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The overall experience of Oakwood is very good. Staff are always polite and welcoming and the environment is friendly.
A diverse and respectful workforce willing to learn new things.
My child is happy and safe which is important for me.
There are social gatherings and activities in which the parents
can get involved and is very positive to see.
Improvements: I have noticed a lot of personnel changes recently which creates some uncertainty amongst parents. Also, the app is not always up to date with the day's events.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Oakwood since he was 10 months old for 2 days a week and he is now 3! We are hoping our new baby can attend when he or she is 1 too we love it that much.
Our son has recently moved up to pre-school, and although he is adjusting to the big change, the staff and his new key worker
have been amazing in assisting in his transition and giving our son (and me!) the reassurance he needs.
He comes home with stories of so many activities he has done in the day like cooking, singing etc. he loves the outdoors area too, the forest school is a great attribute to the nursery.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel like the care the children receive is good, I appreciate that there have been a lot of staff changes but feel the overall care and wellbeing of the children is the priority. The focus on in-play learning and not pressuring them into activities is particularly good.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is really happy to attend nursery and we feel he is very well looked after. The staff in the toddler room are always warm and welcoming and clearly love the children. Communication is good regarding what my child has done, eaten and naps etc.
The slight only concern we have is the high turnover
of staff at the moment, however staffing for my child has always been very consistent and his key worker is amazing and very dedicated, kind and caring.
I know my child is safe and happy at nursery.
I love that the children get to go outside and explore in the forest school.

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Review from Asmaa H (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had the most amazing time at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School, I can not fault it! I would highly recommend it to everyone. We are sad to say goodbye.
Her key worker was brilliant!
The outdoor forest school was really good and my daughter enjoyed the weekly cooking club.

Reply from Anastasia Murphy, Managing Director at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope she's having a great time at school!


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Oakwood House aged nearly three, after we returned from two years abroad. She's naturally quite reserved, so we had concerns about her settling in, but the staff were nothing short of wonderful with her. What we have most appreciated about Oakwood is that every member of staff seems
to care genuinely and deeply about every child in their care, and they are all seen and treated as individuals. The team are also great at managing her various allergies, and ensuring that she can join in with cooking activities and that her food is similar to what everyone else is eating. Our daughter has made some great friends and comes home every day with stories of forest school adventures, cooking club and crafts. We will be so sorry to leave Oakwood House.

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Review from Faye H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is leaving Oakwood in September to start school, and he has really enjoyed his time there (from babies, toddlers through to pre-school room). The staff are lovely - supportive/kind/professional and helpful, and my son has loved his key workers from each room. He thrives being outside in all weather,
and learning from the natural environment. The nursery have also been very good with his food allergies, which has been very reassuring.

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Review from Zara M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have loved every minute of our child being at Oakwood house. She has been here for 3 years and experienced the baby room up until pre-school. I cannot even begin to explain how much of a positive impact everyone at this nursery has had on my daughter’s development. It has the most homely feel and
everyone starts to feel like family. The thing I love most about this nursery is the communication between my child and all the staff, including the office staff, chefs and key workers. Everyone makes the effort to get to know your child and develop positive relationships. I am confident that my daughter has been listened to, cared for and developed in the best way possible. She has had the strongest start to life ahead with this nursery playing a big part. Not to forget how brave and inquisitive forest school has made her. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.

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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery! Would recommend 100%. My little boy goes 2 days a week and absolutely loves it! Staff are friendly and so lovely, it took my little boy hardly any time to settle at all after never being away from family before!

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Review from Adiel A (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oakwood House Nursery have been absolutely amazing with my son, who has been with them since he was 9 months old up until leaving for school. They have acted with professionalism and have been open and honest with us throughout this period.
My son has special needs and throughout it all they have
acted in his best interest, informing us of any extra support he may be entitled to and accommodating any meetings between us and the council. They were fundamental in assisting us with his educational healthcare plan and working towards his milestones and targets. The help and work with him has had a massively positive impact on my son, he has come on leaps and bounds. To all the staff from management to support staff I want to say a huge thank you. You have been instrumental in my child’s development for which I will be forever grateful.
If you’re searching for a nursery who truly cares about your child I would highly recommend Oakwood House who have been fantastic throughout! Thank you!

Reply from Samantha Warburton, Nursery Manager at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, it has been an absolute pleasure looking after your son and we wish him the very best at school. It is amazing how much he has grown and developed and we will all miss him. Please keep in touch.


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Review from Karen B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thanks for a wonderfu­l afternoo­n, to be part of this special leavers lunch was the perfect official way to end the Oakwood journey. The story and song were so perfectl­y relevant and definite­ly summed up my feelings about my son's time at Oakwood. I could not have wished for a better start for him
than the brillian­t environm­ent you all create at Oakwood. My son has been nurtured in your care and has thrived. Choosing Oakwood and the forest school has been the best decision I could have made for my son. He’s so ready for school and that is down to the outstand­ing job you have done. He will miss nursery greatly.

Reply from Anastasia Murphy, Communications Manager at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

Thank you for your lovely review. We've loved having your son with us since he was a baby. He's one of our best outdoor explorers!


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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery and forest school! The staff are warm and encouraging and have definitely helped to build up my child’s confidence. As he leaves nursery to start school, I feel confident that Oakwood has provided him with a strong foundation that he will build on in his school years.

Reply from Anastasia Murphy at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from Jodie W (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Oakwood, three days per week from the age of 7 month until leaving for school this week. I cannot recommend this place enough, everything from the staff, grounds, activities, menu choices are simply outstanding. My child came home filthy everyday with the biggest smile on his face,
as a parent, what else could you ask for! Thank you Oakwood.

Reply from Anastasia Murphy at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

Thank you for your kind words. We're sad to see him go, but wish him all the best at school.


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Review from Jill T (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, aged 4.5 has just left Oakwood House Nursery having been there since 10 months old. She has loved every minute! All the staff have been kind, caring and very easy to chat with. She has had so many lovely opportunities such as learning Spanish, Yoga and the fantastic forest school experiences.
I have been so happy with how she has developed and how much she has learnt through play. The learning at Oakwood is so age appropriate - she's always having fun and being active. She has loved all her keyworkers and has made some lovely friends. My little boy is in the baby room now and he is absolutely loving being in the outdoors so much - it is the perfect place for him! Thank you!

Reply from Samantha Richmond at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

It has been an absolute pleasure having your children here at Oakwood House and we all wish your daughter well for school, she will be amazing. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and taking the time to post the review.


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Review from Abdirahman D (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter learned so much while she was attending Oakwood House Nursery, the staff were very helpful, kind and patient with her. Outstanding Management and great building.


I would recommend to everyone who wants to build their child's confidence because the forest school is the best.


Reply from Samantha Richmond, Manager at Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

It was a pleasure to have your daughter here at Oakwood House we wish her all the best for school!


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.387)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.387) out of 10 for Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.792 for Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.792

  • b) 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 4.595 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.595

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School

What is the Age Range of Children that Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School accepts?

Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School Open?

Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School have capacity for?

Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Oakwood House Nursery and Forest School to the centre of Huddersfield?

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

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