# Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)

Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School) is a full-day nursery at Birkwood Primary School, Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8HG, in Belle Green, Barnsley. It is registered for 14 children. It is run by Grassroots Sports Academy Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-1-birkwood-primary-school-2821982  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Birkwood Primary School, Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8HG
- Registered places: 14
- Run by: [Grassroots Sports Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/grassroots-sports-academy-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2821982

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2821982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821982)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821982)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821982)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1801063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Birkwood Primary School, Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.568607,-1.407565

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Churchfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Milefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cherry Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ladywood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lift Shafton | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-childcare-2636157) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785320) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-2773017) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School) take?

Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School) is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)?

Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School) is run by Grassroots Sports Academy Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821982)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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