# Barnaby's Day Nursery

Barnaby's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Barn, Mearhouse Farm, New Mill, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 7HA, in Hole Bottom, Kirklees. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabys-day-nursery-ey385285  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Barn, Mearhouse Farm, New Mill, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 7HA
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01484 683083
- Website: https://www.barnabysdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY385285

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/EY385285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2009 (Reference EY385285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385285)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385285)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/226695)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Barn, Mearhouse Farm, New Mill, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 7HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.567366,-1.754467

- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kirklees there are about 3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| New Mill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hepworth Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| New Mill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Holmfirth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hepworth Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hepworth-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2645337) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Looby Loos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/looby-loos-day-nursery-2650090) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wooldale Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-pre-school-playgroup-311315) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Greyfell Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfell-academy-ey248187) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hey Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hey-days-nursery-ey291418) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Netherthong Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherthong-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey554146) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barnaby's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barnaby's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barnaby's Day Nursery take?

Barnaby's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Barnaby's Day Nursery?

You can call 01484 683083 and visit www.barnabysdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385285)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barnaby%27s+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJf0cZXRnae0gR4cnyPlsH-BI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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