# Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd

Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 123-127 Summer Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TU, in Wombwell, Barnsley. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forward-steps-yorkshire-ltd-ey446537  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 123-127 Summer Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TU
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01226 934724
- Ofsted URN: EY446537

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 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/EY446537

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2012 (Reference EY446537). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446537)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446537)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446537)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 123-127 Summer Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.522763,-1.406632

- Station: Wombwell, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wombwell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Park Hill, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| High View Primary Learning Centre | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Upperwood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids World Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-wombwell-ey540555) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-wombwell-2852433) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Be Our Guest Yorkshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-our-guest-yorkshire-2798134) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Lime Trees at Bramton Cortonwood Infant School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-bramton-cortonwood-infant-school-2800744) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Railway Children Nursery Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-2859930) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Darfield Family Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darfield-family-centre-nursery-ey409396) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd Good at its inspection on 11 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd take?

Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd?

Wombwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd?

You can call 01226 934724.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446537)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forward+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcetBvtRxeUgRwYR9Sa-M__M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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