# The Barn Preschool

The Barn Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Barn Preschool, Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7LZ, in Stakes, Hampshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-preschool-2686705  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Barn Preschool, Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7LZ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07961 048555
- Ofsted URN: 2686705

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 2024, 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/16/2686705

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2686705). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686705)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686705)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686705)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1683776)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Barn Preschool, Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.873231,-1.026211

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Springwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Waterloo School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bushy Tails Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bushy-tails-pre-school-110330) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bouncy Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bouncy-bears-pre-school-ey476516) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-mill-hill-160819) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Waterlooville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-waterlooville-2710814) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Deverell Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deverell-hall-pre-school-110367) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [JC Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2784381) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Barn Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Barn Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Barn Preschool?

You can call 07961 048555.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686705)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJfSUUW3tDdEgRGtxgLg7F9rg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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