# BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park

BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park is a full-day nursery at The Old Tennis Pavilion, Stratford Park, STROUD, GL5 4AF, in Beeches Green, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by BarBar Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-ey430712  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Tennis Pavilion, Stratford Park, STROUD, GL5 4AF
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01453 840474
- Website: http://barbarnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [BarBar Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barbar-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY430712

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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/EY430712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY430712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430712)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430712)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430712)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Tennis Pavilion, Stratford Park, STROUD, GL5 4AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.749688,-2.223590

- Station: Stroud (Glos), 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stratford Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jack Russell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Park Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bank Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Stratford Park Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose's Special School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lift Callowell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Whiteshill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-ey430748) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Seasons Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seasons-private-day-nursery-ey445884) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Children of One End Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-ey400757) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunlands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-ey540224) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-caterpillars-day-nursery-ey488416) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lindens Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-early-years-2609702) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park take?

BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park?

BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park is run by BarBar Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park?

Stroud (Glos) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park?

You can call 01453 840474 and visit barbarnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430712)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BarBar+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ____P1MJcUgRUjnpCHjBngk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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