# Furnace Barn Day Nursery

Furnace Barn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6LU, in Halton, Lancashire. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furnace-barn-day-nursery-ey454577  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6LU
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01524 811811
- Website: https://www.furnacebarnchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY454577

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 October 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/EY454577

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY454577). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454577)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454577)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.079328,-2.769837

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Lancaster High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Infinity Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ltd-2882058) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Total Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-ey259485) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Infinity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ey540163) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rising Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ey432216) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bolton Le Sands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-le-sands-pre-school-309240) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Nippers Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey320829) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Furnace Barn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Furnace Barn Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Furnace Barn Day Nursery take?

Furnace Barn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Furnace Barn Day Nursery?

You can call 01524 811811 and visit www.furnacebarnchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454577)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Furnace+Barn+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJPWrIjj6dfEgRGlScGWPi23Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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