# Elsecar Nursery

Elsecar Nursery is a full-day nursery at Elsecar Nursery, Church Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HS, in Elsecar, Barnsley. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elsecar-nursery-ey541622  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elsecar Nursery, Church Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01226 740202
- Website: http://www.elsecarnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY541622

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 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/EY541622

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY541622). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541622)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541622)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541622)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elsecar Nursery, Church Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.497265,-1.419997

- Station: Elsecar, 0.3 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elsecar Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Forge Recreation Ground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| West Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cobs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cobs-daycare-2869792) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Railway Children Nursery Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-2859930) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Care Hoyland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-care-hoyland-ey552322) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tots2teens Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots2teens-daycare-ey552440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-wombwell-2852433) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-2790772) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Elsecar Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elsecar Nursery take?

Elsecar Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Elsecar is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elsecar Nursery?

You can call 01226 740202 and visit www.elsecarnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541622)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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