# Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery

Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Brierley Community Pavillion (off Holgate View), Brierley Park, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9HN, in Pudding Hill, Barnsley. It is registered for 25 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brierley Community Pavillion (off Holgate View), Brierley Park, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9HN
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01226 713889
- Ofsted URN: 302824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/302824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1993 (Reference 302824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302824)
- 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/16/302824)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397747)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brierley Community Pavillion (off Holgate View), Brierley Park, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.596033,-1.374452

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brierley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Brierley Park Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lift Shafton | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Milefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| South Hiendley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785320) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-childcare-2636157) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Woodland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery take?

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

### How do I contact Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 01226 713889.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302824)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brierly+Playmates+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJb4sbAldueUgRR--vI6H78Go)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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