# Barnston Buddies

Barnston Buddies is a full-day nursery at Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XW, in Gayton, Wirral. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Barnston Buddies Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnston-buddies-2693219  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XW
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 0151 342 3411
- Website: https://www.barnstonbuddies.co.uk/
- Run by: [Barnston Buddies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnston-buddies-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2693219

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 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/16/2693219

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2693219). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693219)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693219)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693219)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/395247)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.324059,-3.076469

- Station: Heswall, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Wirral 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heswall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gayton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Thornton Hough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Stanley School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Pensby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gayton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-nursery-ey378710) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Heswall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-heswall-2748085) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Gayton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-pre-school-306391) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Thornton Hough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-hough-playgroup-306507) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey403311) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey446661) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barnston Buddies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barnston Buddies Good at its inspection on 5 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barnston Buddies take?

Barnston Buddies is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Barnston Buddies?

Barnston Buddies is run by Barnston Buddies Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Barnston Buddies?

Heswall is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barnston Buddies?

You can call 0151 342 3411 and visit www.barnstonbuddies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693219)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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