# Station House

Station House is a sessional pre-school at Station House, Lidget Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0BX, in Thurnscoe East, Barnsley. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-302864  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Station House, Lidget Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0BX
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 302864

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302864

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 302864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302864)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302864)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302864)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Station House, Lidget Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.544329,-1.306837

- Station: Thurnscoe, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Goldthorpe, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Flower Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highgate Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Robert Ogden School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Carrfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thurnscoe Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurnscoe-family-centre-ey340904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Hilltoppers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hilltoppers-ey547575) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids World Goldthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-goldthorpe-ey540553) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids World Dearne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-dearne-ey540554) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 2 (Heather Garth Primary Academy)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-2-heather-garth-primary-academy-2821980) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Dearne Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dearne-family-centre-ey497665) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Station House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Station House Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Station House take?

Station House is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Station House?

Thurnscoe is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302864)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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