# The Barn at Riverbank

The Barn at Riverbank is a full-day nursery at Spring Riverbank Centre, Gilmour Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PF, in Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by 'The Barn' Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-at-riverbank-2604558  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spring Riverbank Centre, Gilmour Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PF
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01642 587781
- Run by: ['The Barn' Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-barn-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2604558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 December 2022, 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/16/2604558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2604558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604558)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spring Riverbank Centre, Gilmour Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.555031,-1.301498

- Station: Thornaby, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harewood Pleasure Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mandale Mill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bowesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thornaby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teesdale Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teesdale-childrens-day-nursery-305998) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Keep Fit Nursery Stockton LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-fit-nursery-stockton-ltd-2679793) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey458890) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Spread The Happiness Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-2861367) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Montessori Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-pre-school-nursery-ey419249) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rosedene Sunrise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ey491629) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Barn at Riverbank's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Barn at Riverbank Good at its inspection on 2 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Barn at Riverbank take?

The Barn at Riverbank is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Barn at Riverbank?

The Barn at Riverbank is run by 'The Barn' Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Barn at Riverbank?

Thornaby is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Barn at Riverbank?

You can call 01642 587781.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Childcare+at+Riverbank&query_place_id=ChIJbWFEc5eTfkgROXmJH2RiISU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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