# Dearne Family Centre

Dearne Family Centre is a sessional pre-school at Billingley View, Bolton-upon-Dearne, ROTHERHAM, S63 8ES, in Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 40 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dearne-family-centre-ey497665  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Billingley View, Bolton-upon-Dearne, ROTHERHAM, S63 8ES
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01709 890303
- Run by: [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY497665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, 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/EY497665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY497665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497665)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398182)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Billingley View, Bolton-upon-Dearne, ROTHERHAM, S63 8ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.522874,-1.327383

- Station: Bolton-Upon-Dearne, 0.7 miles
- Station: Goldthorpe, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mansion Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lacewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Carrfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highgate Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Wath Victoria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Wath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Groots Childcare Hub 2 (Heather Garth Primary Academy)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-2-heather-garth-primary-academy-2821980) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids World Goldthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-goldthorpe-ey540553) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids World Dearne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-dearne-ey540554) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Wath Upon Dearne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-wath-upon-dearne-2588195) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-ey486605) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Station House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-302864) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dearne Family Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dearne Family Centre Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dearne Family Centre take?

Dearne Family Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dearne Family Centre?

Dearne Family Centre is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dearne Family Centre?

Bolton-Upon-Dearne is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dearne Family Centre?

You can call 01709 890303.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dearne+Community+Childrens+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJDT1bhyhyeUgRmk2-FrGZjgE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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