# Gawber Preschool

Gawber Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. Thomas Parish Hall, Church Street, Gawber, BARNSLEY, S75 2RJ, in Gawber, Barnsley. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Thomas Parish Hall, Church Street, Gawber, BARNSLEY, S75 2RJ
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01226 299265
- Ofsted URN: EY479138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/EY479138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY479138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479138)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479138)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/705241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Thomas Parish Hall, Church Street, Gawber, BARNSLEY, S75 2RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.560415,-1.511995

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pogmoor Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawber Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Summer Lane Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Barugh Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Shawlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-day-nursery-302874) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Roos Private Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-roos-private-nursery-ltd-2805655) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kabuki Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kabuki-child-care-centre-ey466990) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sandpit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandpit-nursery-ey501682) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Willow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gawber Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gawber Preschool Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gawber Preschool take?

Gawber Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gawber Preschool?

Dodworth is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gawber Preschool?

You can call 01226 299265.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479138)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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