# Great Barton Pathways

Great Barton Pathways is a full-day nursery at School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ, in Great Barton, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ey381254  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01284 788258
- Website: https://greatbartonpathways.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY381254

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, 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/EY381254

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY381254). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381254)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381254)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.270857,0.771146

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbots Green Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds |  | 3–8 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bury-st-edmunds-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491764) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreton-hall-prepcare-nursery-ey539554) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-2651430) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ey538117) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-ey442936) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Willows Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-childcare-2809236) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Barton Pathways's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Barton Pathways Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Barton Pathways take?

Great Barton Pathways is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Great Barton Pathways?

You can call 01284 788258 and visit greatbartonpathways.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381254)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Great+Barton+Pathways&query_place_id=ChIJO04fa_5N2EcRivpCtNVOs2g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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