# St Joseph's Nursery

St Joseph's Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Josephs Day Nursery, 221 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 3QY, in Measborough Dike, Barnsley. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Josephs Day Nursery, 221 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 3QY
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01226 290189
- Website: http://www.stjosephsnurserybarnsley.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 302861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/16/302861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1998 (Reference 302861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302861)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Josephs Day Nursery, 221 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 3QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.546982,-1.460670

- Station: Barnsley, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hen Pen, 0.2 miles
- Park: Birk Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queens Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bank End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Mill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ward Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LITTLE JO'S DAY NURSERY LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-ltd-2827542) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey347796) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Worsbrough Common Rising Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worsbrough-common-rising-stars-ey551014) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendray-and-worsbrough-sure-start-ey310670) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sandpit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandpit-nursery-ey501682) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mini Me's Nursery Barnsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mes-nursery-barnsley-ey478380) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Joseph's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Joseph's Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Joseph's Nursery take?

St Joseph's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Joseph's Nursery?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Joseph's Nursery?

You can call 01226 290189 and visit www.stjosephsnurserybarnsley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302861)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+Joseph%27s+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJifeDzcl6eUgRt6JFnySLHv0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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