# Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd

Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd is a full-day nursery at Old Town School, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR, in Silkstone, Barnsley. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkstone-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-302858  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Town School, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01226 792294
- Website: http://www.silkstonepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 302858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, 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/16/302858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 302858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302858)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302858)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302858)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397286)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Town School, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.544691,-1.564949

- Station: Silkstone Common, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cliff Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-nursery-ey428292) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cawthorne Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-childrens-centre-302828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Willow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd take?

Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd?

Silkstone Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd?

You can call 01226 792294 and visit www.silkstonepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302858)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Silkstone+Pre+School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVytH3sl8eUgR9bsqzPlG_-4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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