# The Barn Nursery School

The Barn Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Greenstead Farm, Crocklands, Halstead, CO9 1QY, in Greenstead Green, Essex. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-ey490758  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greenstead Farm, Crocklands, Halstead, CO9 1QY
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 07444 781027
- Website: https://www.thebarnnurseryschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY490758

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY490758

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY490758). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490758)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490758)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490758)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/805416)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greenstead Farm, Crocklands, Halstead, CO9 1QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.920829,0.649544

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2772586) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Pickles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-ey491686) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Park preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-colne-engaine-ltd-2747576) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Fairways Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairways-childcare-centre-ey356603) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Barn Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Barn Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

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

You can call 07444 781027 and visit www.thebarnnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490758)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Nursery+School+Greenstead+Green&query_place_id=ChIJp9SoYBT72EcR__Da4i4pa34)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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