# The Barn Day Nursery

The Barn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Ives School, Higher Tregenna Road, St. Ives, TR26 2BB, in St Ives, Cornwall. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by The Barn Neighbourhood Nursery Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-day-nursery-ey273184  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Ives School, Higher Tregenna Road, St. Ives, TR26 2BB
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01736 793150
- Run by: [The Barn Neighbourhood Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-barn-neighbourhood-nursery-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY273184

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273184

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY273184). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273184)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273184)
- 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/EY273184)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Ives School, Higher Tregenna Road, St. Ives, TR26 2BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.201715,-5.480235

- Station: St Ives (Cornwall), 0.5 miles
- Station: Carbis Bay, 0.8 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Menhyr Park, 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Ives Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Uny CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Ives School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Fays St Ives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-st-ives-2684292) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nancledra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nancledra-preschool-ey216580) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Foundry Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundry-under-fives-2662705) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Butterflies Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-montessori-nursery-2725982) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey365165) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [St Erth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-erth-nursery-2505264) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Barn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Barn Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Barn Day Nursery take?

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

### Who runs The Barn Day Nursery?

The Barn Day Nursery is run by The Barn Neighbourhood Nursery Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Barn Day Nursery?

St Ives (Cornwall) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Barn Day Nursery?

You can call 01736 793150.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273184)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmW0VxEbdakgR79YuzC-CLHA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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