# Marys Little Lambs Staincross

Marys Little Lambs Staincross is a sessional pre-school at Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DJ, in New Lodge, Barnsley. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DJ
- Registered places: 110
- Run by: [Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marys-little-lambs-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2710060

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, 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/16/2710060

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710060). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710060)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710060)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710060)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.583223,-1.487248

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Lodge Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mapplewell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Waterton Newstead Academy |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mapplewell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wellgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-mapplewell-2849028) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-ahead-day-nursery-ltd-2765702) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2541127) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marys Little Lambs Staincross's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marys Little Lambs Staincross Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marys Little Lambs Staincross take?

Marys Little Lambs Staincross is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marys Little Lambs Staincross?

Marys Little Lambs Staincross is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Marys Little Lambs Staincross?

Darton is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710060)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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