# Forest Barn Nursery School

Forest Barn Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Barn Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3JP, in Great Warley, Essex. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-barn-nursery-school-2690850  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Barn Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3JP
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01277 500221
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/forest-barn-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2690850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, 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/16/2690850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2690850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690850)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1641062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Barn Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.588058,0.290830

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Warley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holly Trees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Engayne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Brentwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-brentwood-2713331) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ladybird Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-kindergarten-508724) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Butterflies Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-montessori-school-ey449222) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [WHITE WILLOWS DAY NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-willows-day-nursery-2749394) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Moor Lane Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moor-lane-church-ey501035) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Meads Childcare 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meads-childcare-2-2850901) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forest Barn Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forest Barn Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forest Barn Nursery School take?

Forest Barn Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Forest Barn Nursery School?

Forest Barn Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Barn Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Forest Barn Nursery School?

You can call 01277 500221 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690850)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forest+Barn+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJuZGkZGm52EcRT28Dau8kD8g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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