# The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd

The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Old Rectory Nursery, 93 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP, in Barwell, Leicestershire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Old Rectory Nursery (Barwell) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-nursery-barwell-ltd-ey302880  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Rectory Nursery, 93 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01455 843929
- Website: http://www.theoldrectorynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Old Rectory Nursery (Barwell) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-old-rectory-nursery-barwell-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY302880

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 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.

Inspection history:

- 30 June 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 11 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302880

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY302880). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302880)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 30 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302880)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302880)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/63786)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Rectory Nursery, 93 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.568433,-1.340851

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barwell Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kirkby Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Radford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Boston Way Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Meadow View Farm School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lynton Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynton-childcare-ey257288) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Leaps&Bounds DayCare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-daycare-2603807) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Barwell Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barwell-childrens-day-nursery-2588159) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Barwell Village Hall Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barwell-village-hall-playgroup-2837979) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528623) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey398536) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd Good at its inspection on 30 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd take?

The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd?

The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd is run by The Old Rectory Nursery (Barwell) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd?

You can call 01455 843929 and visit www.theoldrectorynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302880)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Rectory+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxxGMbFZad0gRB9Ut1H_IE3Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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