# Bradley Barns Nursery

Bradley Barns Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bradley Farm, Bradley, Whitchurch, SY13 4QY, in Bell o' th' Hill, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 52 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 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradley-barns-nursery-ey539365  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bradley Farm, Bradley, Whitchurch, SY13 4QY
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01948 838321
- Website: http://www.bradleybarnsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539365

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 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/EY539365

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY539365). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539365)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539365)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539365)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/931090)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bradley Farm, Bradley, Whitchurch, SY13 4QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.011000,-2.730656

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bishop Heber High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bears Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-care-ey426728) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-nursery-pre-school-ey555921) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Borderbrook Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/borderbrook-community-playgroup-sin00001510) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 4.2 miles |
| [Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-nursery-and-preschool-ey416501) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Bronington Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronington-childrens-club-sin00014287ccrj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 4.5 miles |
| [Hanmer Playgroup Plus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanmer-playgroup-plus-sin00012504dxmj) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bradley Barns Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bradley Barns Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bradley Barns Nursery take?

Bradley Barns Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bradley Barns Nursery?

You can call 01948 838321 and visit www.bradleybarnsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539365)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bradley+Barns+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo4AQlk2TekgRSJRI0sWR1mY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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