# Barkway Preschool

Barkway Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 84 High Street, Barkway, ROYSTON, SG8 8EF, in Barkway, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkway-preschool-ey464652  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 84 High Street, Barkway, ROYSTON, SG8 8EF
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07964 151288
- Website: http://www.barkwaypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY464652

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 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/EY464652

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY464652). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464652)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464652)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464652)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/961141)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 84 High Street, Barkway, ROYSTON, SG8 8EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.000766,0.014934

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkway VA Church of England First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Reed First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Therfield Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/therfield-village-pre-school-ey216156) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Great Chishill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-chishill-nursery-ey470497) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-royston-newmarket-road-pre-school-ey555889) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Royston Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-royston-limited-2603028) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Kindred Royston Church House Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-royston-church-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2671603) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2678543) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barkway Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barkway Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barkway Preschool take?

Barkway Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Barkway Preschool?

You can call 07964 151288 and visit www.barkwaypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464652)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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