# St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery

St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St. Barnabas Church Hall, Tile Kiln Lane, BEXLEY, DA5 2BG, in Joyden's Wood, Kent. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-nursery-127578  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Barnabas Church Hall, Tile Kiln Lane, BEXLEY, DA5 2BG
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07762 596760
- Website: http://www.stbarnabaspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 2024, 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/16/127578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2000 (Reference 127578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127578)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Barnabas Church Hall, Tile Kiln Lane, BEXLEY, DA5 2BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.431429,0.167071

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Joydens Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Wilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Shenstone School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bexley Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-bexley-park-2782838) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Acorns Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-early-years-centre-ey243975) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Baldwyns Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baldwyns-park-nursery-ey481866) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiggywinkles-pre-school-and-playgroup-151508) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Old Bexley Village Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-bexley-village-pre-school-2787111) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Twinkletoes Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkletoes-preschool-ey561332) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery take?

St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery?

Bexley is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery?

You can call 07762 596760 and visit www.stbarnabaspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127578)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Barnabas+Preschool+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5_-WBuKt2EcRYSoau9-xSWc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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