# Little Freddies Nursery School

Little Freddies Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Queens, Queen Street, Penistone, SHEFFIELD, S36 6HD, in Spring Vale, Barnsley. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Queens, Queen Street, Penistone, SHEFFIELD, S36 6HD
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01226 370401
- Ofsted URN: EY330765

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330765

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2006 (Reference EY330765). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330765)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330765)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330765)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Queens, Queen Street, Penistone, SHEFFIELD, S36 6HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.525746,-1.618466

- Station: Penistone, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermeadows Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 2.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oxspring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Thurlstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Penistone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-ey235277) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Thurgoland Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurgoland-childcare-302870) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Freddies Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Freddies Nursery School Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Freddies Nursery School take?

Little Freddies Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Freddies Nursery School?

Penistone is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Freddies Nursery School?

You can call 01226 370401.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330765)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Freddies+Nursery+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJd4yXiWt9eUgRKTgUTaVABdU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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