# Barking Pre-School

Barking Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Barking Village Hall, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HP, in Barking, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barking-pre-school-ey497731  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barking Village Hall, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01449 720793
- Website: https://www.healthcarehomes.co.uk/care-homes/barking-hall/
- Ofsted URN: EY497731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, 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/EY497731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY497731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497731)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497731)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barking Village Hall, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.139883,1.032430

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton) at Needham Market](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-sproughton-at-needham-market-2831059) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Woodlands (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-cio-2684814) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wattisham-airfield-childcare-centre-251707) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Buttercups Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-childrens-nursery-ey536054) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stowmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stowmarket-ey137300) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bunnies Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-daycare-ey313941) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Barking Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Barking Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Needham Market is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01449 720793 and visit www.healthcarehomes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497731)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barking+Hall&query_place_id=ChIJUV9DKFqk2UcRR_LM-hd0wmI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.