# Townsend Barn Nursery

Townsend Barn Nursery is a full-day nursery at Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1SD, in Poulshot, Wiltshire. It is registered for 54 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-barn-nursery-ey439507  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1SD
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01380 828141
- Website: http://www.townsendbarnnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY439507

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 April 2023, 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/EY439507

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY439507). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439507)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439507)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439507)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.330020,-2.053173

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire 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 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Lanes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seend Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seend-playgroup-146057) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [South Hills Nursery Rowde](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-nursery-rowde-2845429) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [St. Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-145948) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Devizes & District Opportunity Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/devizes-and-district-opportunity-centre-145904) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-school-145998) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Heathcote House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathcote-house-nursery-2745910) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Townsend Barn Nursery's opening hours?

Townsend Barn Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Townsend Barn Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 19 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Townsend Barn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Townsend Barn Nursery?

You can call 01380 828141 and visit www.townsendbarnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439507)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Townsend+Barn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlY5NHIJicUgRhqJ0T0PnJn4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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