# Cawthorne Road Day Nursery

Cawthorne Road Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 24a Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green, BARNSLEY, S75 1LQ, in Barugh Green, Barnsley. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24a Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green, BARNSLEY, S75 1LQ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01226 390070
- Ofsted URN: 302829

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 January 2024, 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/16/302829

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1991 (Reference 302829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302829)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302829)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302829)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/399054)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24a Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green, BARNSLEY, S75 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.568265,-1.533241

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gawber Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kexborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Darton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Summer Lane Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-ahead-day-nursery-ltd-2765702) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Cawthorne Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-childrens-centre-302828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-mapplewell-2849028) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Willow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Victoria Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-day-nursery-302874) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cawthorne Road Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cawthorne Road Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cawthorne Road Day Nursery take?

Cawthorne Road Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cawthorne Road Day Nursery?

Darton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cawthorne Road Day Nursery?

You can call 01226 390070.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302829)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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