# Barnabas Pre-School

Barnabas Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1BX, in Woodbridge, Suffolk. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-pre-school-2645785  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1BX
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07530 325068
- Website: http://www.barnabas-preschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2645785

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 September 2023, 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/16/2645785

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2645785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645785)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645785)
- 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/16/2645785)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1439829)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.091389,1.317164

- Station: Woodbridge, under 0.1 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elmhurst Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kingston Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Boating Pond Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fen Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodbridge School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kyson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Melton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Farlingaye High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-251657) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodbridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodbridge-day-nursery-ey495759) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pitstop Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitstop-nursery-ey424658) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636794) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare Melton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-melton-ey372663) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Rectory Garden Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-garden-montessori-school-2566894) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Barnabas Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 14 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Barnabas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

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

Woodbridge is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07530 325068 and visit www.barnabas-preschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645785)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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