# Rascalz

Rascalz is a full-day nursery at Britannia Inn, 85 Sheffield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6HH, in Spring Vale, Barnsley. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Britannia Inn, 85 Sheffield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6HH
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: EY550273

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 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/EY550273

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550273). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550273)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550273)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550273)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Britannia Inn, 85 Sheffield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.524934,-1.617372

- Station: Penistone, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermeadows Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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


## 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) |  | 1.1 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) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 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 Rascalz's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rascalz Good at its inspection on 12 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rascalz take?

Rascalz is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rascalz?

Penistone 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/EY550273)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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