# Hopscotch Nursery

Hopscotch Nursery is a full-day nursery at B H F Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN, in Lundwood, Barnsley. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-2773017  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: B H F Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: 2773017

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards not met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2773017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: B H F Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.557729,-1.438540

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Littleworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oakhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Burton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Springwell Special Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Martins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-day-nursery-ey258082) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785324) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-1-birkwood-primary-school-2821982) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopscotch Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Hopscotch Nursery was inspected on 25 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Hopscotch Nursery take?

Hopscotch Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hopscotch Nursery?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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