# Play Station @ Barley Close

Play Station @ Barley Close is a sessional pre-school at Barley Close Community Primary School, Barley Close, Mangotsfield, BS16 9DL, in Downend, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Play Station Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-station-barley-close-2590504  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barley Close Community Primary School, Barley Close, Mangotsfield, BS16 9DL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01454 610101
- Website: https://www.playstationnurseryltd.co.uk/
- Run by: [Play Station Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-station-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2590504

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, 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/16/2590504

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2590504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2590504)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2590504)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2590504)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barley Close Community Primary School, Barley Close, Mangotsfield, BS16 9DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489024,-2.488549

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Emersons Green Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Beaufort Road play area, 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 South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Close Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Emersons Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Blackhorse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bromley Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey536120) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2677806) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mangotsfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mangotsfield-pre-school-2552075) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abacus @ Mangotsfield Resound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-mangotsfield-resound-2720456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buckingham Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckingham-gardens-day-nursery-ey551857) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-136091) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Station @ Barley Close's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Station @ Barley Close Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Station @ Barley Close take?

Play Station @ Barley Close is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Station @ Barley Close?

Play Station @ Barley Close is run by Play Station Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Play Station @ Barley Close?

You can call 01454 610101 and visit www.playstationnurseryltd.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2590504)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Station+Nursery+%40+Barley+Close&query_place_id=ChIJcWarXvCbcUgR-8qPI6gLCiU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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