# Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell is a full-day nursery at 1 Fountain Parade, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6FW, in Staincross, Barnsley. It is registered for 54 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Fenwood House Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-mapplewell-2849028 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1 Fountain Parade, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6FW - Registered places: 54 - Phone: 01226 663257 - Website: https://www.fenwoodnursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Fenwood House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fenwood-house-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2849028 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 17 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849028 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2849028). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849028) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849028) - Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849028) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398238) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 1 Fountain Parade, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6FW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.585594,-1.501884 - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Mapplewell Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Mapplewell Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mapplewell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Wellgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Waterton Newstead Academy | | 4–11 | | | 0.9 miles | | Darton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles | | Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-ahead-day-nursery-ltd-2765702) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Marys Little Lambs Staincross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) | | | | 1.2 miles | | [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding | | | 1.8 miles | | [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell's Ofsted rating? Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell was inspected on 17 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell take? Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time. ### Who runs Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell? Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell is run by Fenwood House Limited, which runs 6 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell? Darton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell? You can call 01226 663257 and visit www.fenwoodnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849028) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.