# The Barn Nursery

The Barn Nursery is a full-day nursery at Buckinghams Farm, Stanbrook, Thaxted, CM6 2NJ, in Monk Street, Essex. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Barn Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-ey540176  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buckinghams Farm, Stanbrook, Thaxted, CM6 2NJ
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01371 831262
- Website: http://thebarnnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-barn-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY540176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 November 2024, 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/EY540176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY540176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540176)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540176)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/989446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buckinghams Farm, Stanbrook, Thaxted, CM6 2NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.941257,0.336822

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaxted Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Windmill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-windmill-pre-school-402985) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westwood Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-montessori-ey337582) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-childcare-centre-650130) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Little Dunmow's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dunmows-pre-school-2653641) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Debden Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debden-barns-day-nursery-2892608) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Saplings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-nursery-2563298) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Barn Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Barn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Barn Nursery?

The Barn Nursery is run by The Barn Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Barn Nursery?

You can call 01371 831262 and visit thebarnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540176)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFe-ZMX-L2EcR7T0rH7m4Wfw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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