# Barbican Pre-School

Barbican Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Barbican Pre-School, Barbican Methodist Church, Trewint Crescent, LOOE, PL13 1ET, in Shutta, Cornwall. It is registered for 36 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbican-pre-school-ey380095  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barbican Pre-School, Barbican Methodist Church, Trewint Crescent, LOOE, PL13 1ET
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01503 262948
- Ofsted URN: EY380095

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/EY380095

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY380095). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380095)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380095)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380095)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barbican Pre-School, Barbican Methodist Church, Trewint Crescent, LOOE, PL13 1ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.359664,-4.450008

- Station: Looe, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wooldown, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Downs, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: West Looe Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West Looe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-looe-nursery-102890) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Menheniot Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/menheniot-pre-school-102924) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Bumbles 'b' day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumbles-b-day-nursery-ey493739) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [Tideford Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tideford-montessori-nursery-2612231) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Crafthole Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafthole-pre-school-102798) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Minibugs Liskeard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-liskeard-ey501672) | Good |  |  | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barbican Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barbican Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barbican Pre-School take?

Barbican Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barbican Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Barbican Pre-School?

You can call 01503 262948.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380095)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barbican+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJPc0fzBacbEgRWWLp7OVrD1w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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