# Barn Owl Day Nursery

Barn Owl Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1117 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6UT, in Purley on Thames, West Berkshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owl-day-nursery-ey396413  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1117 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6UT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0118 942 5555
- Website: http://www.barnowldaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY396413

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 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/EY396413

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY396413). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396413)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396413)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396413)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1345806)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1117 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6UT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.477962,-1.048076

- Station: Tilehurst, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purley Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Berkshire there are about 2.7 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brookfields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Downsway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-pre-school-2752187) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welly-boot-lodge-day-nursery-2803953) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fledglings Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-lodge-2496408) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Badgers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Victoria Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-pre-school-116836) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barn Owl Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barn Owl Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barn Owl Day Nursery take?

Barn Owl Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barn Owl Day Nursery?

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barn Owl Day Nursery?

You can call 0118 942 5555 and visit www.barnowldaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396413)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barn+Owl+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3TlX_YWZdkgRURRRg8-9nZg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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