# Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)

Curiosity Cottage (Athersley) is a full-day nursery at Units 1-3, 44 Laithes Lane, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3AQ, in Athersley North, Barnsley. It is registered for 111 children. It is run by Curiosity Cottage Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Units 1-3, 44 Laithes Lane, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3AQ
- Registered places: 111
- Run by: [Curiosity Cottage Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/curiosity-cottage-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2902436

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2902436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902436)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902436)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902436)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Units 1-3, 44 Laithes Lane, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.580070,-1.473315

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Lodge Community Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Waterton Newstead Academy |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwell Special Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Staincross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-mapplewell-2849028) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785324) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-ahead-day-nursery-ltd-2765702) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Curiosity Cottage (Athersley) take?

Curiosity Cottage (Athersley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

### Who runs Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)?

Curiosity Cottage (Athersley) is run by Curiosity Cottage Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902436)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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