# Barlow Pre School

Barlow Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Barlow Village Hall, Millcross Lane, Barlow, DRONFIELD, S18 7TA, in Common Side, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barlow-pre-school-206717  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barlow Village Hall, Millcross Lane, Barlow, DRONFIELD, S18 7TA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07719 991389
- Website: http://www.barlowpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206717

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 2022, 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/16/206717

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1974 (Reference 206717). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206717)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206717)
- 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/16/206717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barlow Village Hall, Millcross Lane, Barlow, DRONFIELD, S18 7TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.272036,-1.489070

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cutthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hill Top Tots Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-tots-day-nursery-limited-206261) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Newbold](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-newbold-2538715) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Gosforth Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gosforth-preschool-2860364) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sheepbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sheepbridge-2544912) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Newbold Parish Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbold-parish-church-pre-school-206826) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [St Andrew's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-206862) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barlow Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barlow Pre School Good at its inspection on 29 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barlow Pre School take?

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

### How do I contact Barlow Pre School?

You can call 07719 991389 and visit www.barlowpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206717)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barlow+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJCUedF0KEeUgRfusYP84-oSY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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