# Cliff Nursery

Cliff Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cliff Nursery, Martin Croft, Silkstone, BARNSLEY, S75 4JS, in Silkstone, Barnsley. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-nursery-ey428292  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cliff Nursery, Martin Croft, Silkstone, BARNSLEY, S75 4JS
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 01226 792350
- Website: http://www.silkstonenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY428292

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 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/EY428292

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY428292). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428292)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428292)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428292)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397403)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cliff Nursery, Martin Croft, Silkstone, BARNSLEY, S75 4JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.548091,-1.565714

- Station: Silkstone Common, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Barugh Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkstone-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-302858) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cawthorne Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-childrens-centre-302828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Willow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cliff Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cliff Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cliff Nursery take?

Cliff Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cliff Nursery?

Silkstone Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cliff Nursery?

You can call 01226 792350 and visit www.silkstonenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428292)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cliff+Nursery+Silkstone&query_place_id=ChIJDQ_OJ8p8eUgRfL3I6S6k8ZA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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