# Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd

Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd is a full-day nursery at 22 Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QP, in Royston, Barnsley. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2541127  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QP
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01226 700600
- Website: https://wiseowlsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2541127

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 November 2021, 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/16/2541127

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2541127). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541127)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541127)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541127)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397828)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.598713,-1.453637

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Royston Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Waterton Newstead Academy |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nippers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nippers-preschool-ey538231) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Staincross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd Good at its inspection on 25 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd take?

Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd?

You can call 01226 700600 and visit wiseowlsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541127)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wise+Owl&query_place_id=ChIJT46smp1leUgRLRZ0vhUwLIo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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