# Chatterbox Children's Academy

Chatterbox Children's Academy is a full-day nursery at 311 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TU, in Tankersley, Barnsley. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, 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/chatterbox-childrens-academy-2511280  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 311 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TU
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01226 361222
- Ofsted URN: 2511280

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 June 2025, 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/16/2511280

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2511280). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511280)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511280)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511280)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397764)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 311 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.500436,-1.478220

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pilley Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birdwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Paces School for Conductive Education |  | 3–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-birdwell-2790533) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Birdwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdwell-playgroup-302823) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tots2teens Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots2teens-daycare-ey552440) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Care Hoyland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-care-hoyland-ey552322) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-2790772) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Steps Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steps-community-nursery-300918) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chatterbox Children's Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chatterbox Children's Academy Good at its inspection on 2 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chatterbox Children's Academy take?

Chatterbox Children's Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chatterbox Children's Academy?

You can call 01226 361222.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511280)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chatterbox+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJiwiUdVJ6eUgRy9y-7Aq35Lo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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