# Marys Little Lambs Wombwell Marys Little Lambs Wombwell is a sessional pre-school at Murdoch house, hemingfield road, barnsley, S73 0LY, in Hemingfield, Barnsley. It is registered for 86 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-wombwell-2852433 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Murdoch house, hemingfield road, barnsley, S73 0LY - Registered places: 86 - Run by: [Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marys-little-lambs-childcare-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2852433 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 23 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852433 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2852433). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852433) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852433) - Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852433) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/399015) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Murdoch house, hemingfield road, barnsley, S73 0LY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.514684,-1.414240 - Station: Wombwell, 0.2 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wombwell Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | High View Primary Learning Centre | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles | | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forward-steps-yorkshire-ltd-ey446537) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kids World Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-wombwell-ey540555) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Railway Children Nursery Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-2859930) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Little Cobs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cobs-daycare-2869792) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [Elsecar Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elsecar-nursery-ey541622) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-2790772) | Outstanding | | | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Marys Little Lambs Wombwell's Ofsted rating? Marys Little Lambs Wombwell was inspected on 23 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Marys Little Lambs Wombwell take? Marys Little Lambs Wombwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time. ### Who runs Marys Little Lambs Wombwell? Marys Little Lambs Wombwell is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Marys Little Lambs Wombwell? Wombwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852433) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.