# Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start

Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start is a full-day nursery at Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, Worsbrough, BARNSLEY, S70 4BD, in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendray-and-worsbrough-sure-start-ey310670  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, Worsbrough, BARNSLEY, S70 4BD
- Registered places: 33
- Run by: [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY310670

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY310670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310670)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310670)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310670)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, Worsbrough, BARNSLEY, S70 4BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.535636,-1.456152

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Worsbrough Dale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Birk Avenue Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Mill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ward Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Oakhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-302875) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-outdoor-nursery-2535612) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Worsbrough Common Rising Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worsbrough-common-rising-stars-ey551014) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [LITTLE JO'S DAY NURSERY LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-ltd-2827542) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey347796) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start Outstanding at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start take?

Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start?

Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start?

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/EY310670)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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