# Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking is a full-day nursery at Barking Park Lodge, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TA, in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-barking-2722588  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barking Park Lodge, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0800 699 0044
- Website: https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-barking-essex/
- Run by: [Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbourne-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2722588

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722588

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2722588). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722588)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722588)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722588)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1513194)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Barking Park Lodge, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542301,0.085162

- Station: Barking, 0.2 miles
- Station: Upney, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barking Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Essex Road Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Loxford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Quaker Burial Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Loxford School | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Royal Gate Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-nursery-2715953) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut@Arden House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-arden-house-ey482620) | Good | £107 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Barney Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-bears-nursery-ey281440) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Royal Gate Kids Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-pre-school-ey409822) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Abbey Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-children-centre-nursery-ey297566) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Childville@Barking Adult College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-barking-adult-college-2830905) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking's opening hours?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking Good at its inspection on 10 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking take?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 38 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking?

You can call 0800 699 0044 and visit ashbournedaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722588)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbourne+Day+Nurseries+at+Barking&query_place_id=ChIJnSakzhyn2EcR26CAQ1skhtY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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