# Barkston Ash Nursery School

Barkston Ash Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, Church Street, Barkston Ash, TADCASTER, LS24 9PJ, in Barkston Ash, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkston-ash-nursery-school-ey256241  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, Church Street, Barkston Ash, TADCASTER, LS24 9PJ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01937 557602
- Website: http://www.barkstonashnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY256241

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY256241

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2003 (Reference EY256241). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY256241)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY256241)
- 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/EY256241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Church Street, Barkston Ash, TADCASTER, LS24 9PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.819311,-1.254811

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Saxton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Barkston Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-barkston-ash-2678432) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Selby District Peter Pan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selby-district-peter-pan-nursery-ey537013) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kirkgate Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkgate-childcare-ey551533) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Jigsaws Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaws-childcare-ltd-ey357625) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Time Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/time-out-400224) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [South Milford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-milford-pre-school-2734841) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barkston Ash Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barkston Ash Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barkston Ash Nursery School take?

Barkston Ash Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barkston Ash Nursery School?

Church Fenton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barkston Ash Nursery School?

You can call 01937 557602 and visit www.barkstonashnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY256241)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barkston+Ash+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJX04iVidHeUgRPJVpzHGL5-U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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