# Kids Planet Barkston Ash

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is a full-day nursery at London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PW, in Barkston Ash, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 215 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-barkston-ash-2678432  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PW
- Registered places: 215
- Phone: 01937 557115
- Website: http://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/barkston-ash
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2678432

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, 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/16/2678432

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2678432). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678432)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678432)
- Registered places: 215 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678432)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1898154)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.813381,-1.258105

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Saxton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sherburn High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barkston Ash Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkston-ash-nursery-school-ey256241) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Selby District Peter Pan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selby-district-peter-pan-nursery-ey537013) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kirkgate Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkgate-childcare-ey551533) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Time Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/time-out-400224) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Jigsaws Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaws-childcare-ltd-ey357625) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [South Milford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-milford-pre-school-2734841) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Barkston Ash's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Barkston Ash Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Barkston Ash take?

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is registered with Ofsted for up to 215 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Barkston Ash?

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Barkston Ash?

Sherburn-in-Elmet is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Barkston Ash?

You can call 01937 557115 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678432)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Barkston+Ash&query_place_id=ChIJKTn_f0xHeUgRO5U6zFL3Fcg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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