# Bar Hill Preschool CIO

Bar Hill Preschool CIO is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, The Spinney, Bar Hill, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 8SU, in Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bar-hill-preschool-cio-2813416  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, The Spinney, Bar Hill, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 8SU
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01954 782892
- Website: https://barhillpreschoolcio.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2813416

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 November 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/16/2813416

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2813416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813416)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813416)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813416)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1432981)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, The Spinney, Bar Hill, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 8SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.250491,0.018665

- Park: Bar Hill Nature Reserve, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bar Hill Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bar Hill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bar-hill-day-nursery-ey538983) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-madingley-2593842) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Oakington Cottontails Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakington-cottontails-preschool-2857482) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Longstanton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longstanton-pre-school-ey551974) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Bella's Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellas-childcare-ltd-ey486152) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Hardwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardwick-pre-school-221797) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bar Hill Preschool CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bar Hill Preschool CIO Good at its inspection on 11 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bar Hill Preschool CIO take?

Bar Hill Preschool CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bar Hill Preschool CIO?

You can call 01954 782892 and visit barhillpreschoolcio.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813416)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bar+Hill+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJrT_geT522EcRjodsizfOZ0M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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