# Barrowford Preschool Nursery

Barrowford Preschool Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wilton Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8PU, in Newbridge, Lancashire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrowford-preschool-nursery-309230  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wilton Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8PU
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01282 698057
- Ofsted URN: 309230

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 August 2025, 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/16/309230

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 309230). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309230)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309230)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309230)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/212907)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wilton Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.848388,-2.217364

- Station: Nelson, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barrowford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hodge House, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Blossoms of Barrowford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-of-barrowford-ey481320) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendle-court-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2527013) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Crescent Nursery Nelson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-nursery-nelson-2851980) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Parrock House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parrock-house-day-nursery-ey343343) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Beacon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-ey394335) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Edenfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edenfield-nursery-ey561209) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barrowford Preschool Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barrowford Preschool Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barrowford Preschool Nursery take?

Barrowford Preschool Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barrowford Preschool Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Barrowford Preschool Nursery?

You can call 01282 698057.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309230)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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