# Cawthorne Children's Centre

Cawthorne Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HB, in Cawthorne, Barnsley. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-childrens-centre-302828  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HB
- Registered places: 55
- Ofsted URN: 302828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, 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/16/302828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 302828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302828)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302828)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397978)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.567371,-1.573233

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cannon Hall Country Park, 0.4 miles
- 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kexborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Silkstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Barugh Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Darton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cliff Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-nursery-ey428292) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkstone-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-302858) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Hillside House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-day-nursery-ey291315) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Willow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cawthorne Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cawthorne Children's Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cawthorne Children's Centre take?

Cawthorne Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302828)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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