# The Maples

The Maples is a full-day nursery at 80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ, in Barking Wharf Square, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 80 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maples-ey542305  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 020 8724 8383
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/the-maples/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542305

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, 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/EY542305

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542305). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542305)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542305)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542305)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532535,0.079865

- Station: Barking, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gascoigne Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Abbey Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Drydock Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Greatfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gascoigne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Greatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Langdon Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Horizon Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut@Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-gascoigne-ey436365) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Holloway Coaching Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holloway-coaching-wrap-around-care-2893376) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Childville Pre School Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-gascoigne-2612941) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut @Greatfields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-greatfields-2826302) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Childville@Barking Adult College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-barking-adult-college-2830905) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-blc-limited-ey538218) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Maples's opening hours?

The Maples opens 08:00–18:00, Mon.

### What is The Maples's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Maples Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Maples take?

The Maples is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Maples?

The Maples is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Maples?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Maples?

You can call 020 8724 8383 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542305)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/the-maples/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28The+Maples%29&query_place_id=ChIJT_EDTxKm2EcROwgiuXCDyrQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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