--- title: "St. Martins Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "St. Martins Day Nursery in Barnsley — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Lovely friendly staff. My daughter has come on so much since starting here. Highly recommend it. Thank You and thanks so much for all your support with my illness too it really does mean a lot.", "datePublished": "2025-11-20T10:21:25.347026621Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kara King" }, "reviewBody": "Both my children have attended St Martins nursery, My youngest leaves this month to go to primary school, this nursery is by far the best nursery my children have attended, I am thankful for everything they have learned and experienced. 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St. Martins Day Nursery # St. Martins Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN · Barnsley Number of places 70 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Barnsley About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Martins Day Nursery, located in Lundwood, Barnsley (S71 5PN), provides a stimulating and supportive environment for children from birth to 11 years old. Registered in 2003, the nursery boasts a team of 19 dedicated childcare staff, 15 of whom hold Level 3 qualifications or above. Children are greeted warmly by staff and settle in easily, embracing the variety of activities on offer. The nursery focuses on building strong relationships with families, evidenced by their adapted settling-in sessions and regular communication with parents. A robust curriculum ensures children are well-prepared for their next educational stage, with individualised learning plans and a focus on language and communication skills. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and offers government-funded childcare. What it's like Children arrive excited and ready to learn, actively participating in a variety of activities provided by the staff. They separate easily from their parents and engage enthusiastically. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum that prepares them for future education, and they show good levels of perseverance and positive behaviour. Warm welcomes Strong parent partnerships Individualised learning Good behaviour Outdoor play Language focus ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St. Martins Day Nursery Last inspected 16 April 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive excited and ready to learn, actively participating in a variety of activities provided by the staff. They separate easily from their parents and engage enthusiastically. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum that prepares them for future education, and they show good levels of perseverance and positive behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children arrive excited and are ready to learn. - Staff greet children warmly at the door. - Children separate from their parents with ease and enthusiastically join in with provided activities. - Staff adapt settling-in sessions to suit each child's needs and begin to create relationships with children and their families. - All staff know children well and they are happy to approach staff when they need support. - Leaders plan a curriculum that ensures children are ready for the next stage in their education. - Children behave well and show good levels of perseverance. - Children have a good relationship with all staff. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure that questioning during younger children's play gives them the time to think and then respond. - 2 Strengthen the key-person system so staff and parents are aware of a child's key person and their next steps in development to support children's learning. Inspection #10392457 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277548) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Martins Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10392457 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277548)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.43854/53.55773/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barnsley - [Day nurseries in Barnsley](/search?q=Barnsley) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-martins-day-nursery-s71-5pn-ey258082) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are able to be physically active. They explore a spacious outdoor area where they can climb and balance. When children do not want to go outside, they can explore a soft-play area inside. Leaders have considered the weather when improving the baby room. For example, babies are able to explore outside with a shelter to ensure that they can stay dry during poor weather. ## Parent Reviews of St. Martins Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKVZZGLdy9NNQlyQX9ZmNPoL5tyXVNUYsRJO6UBxzVRd3ttqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karen Kirkup 6 months ago Amazing nursery. Lovely friendly staff. My daughter has come on so much since starting here. Highly recommend it. Thank You and thanks so much for all your support with my illness too it really does mean a lot. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toVWJsUlRibTE2UjNWbVEwOUdRbkZXY0RKWmMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487965545a6c229d:0xbaeec925b7b5b35e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKfge37BUjuHcmLsGG9oUdRbRyVNZfkGSUYhUz0l0o-NAtGJQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kara King 3 years ago Both my children have attended St Martins nursery, My youngest leaves this month to go to primary school, this nursery is by far the best nursery my children have attended, I am thankful for everything they have learned and experienced. Even through the covid pandemic St Martins was exceptional. 100% recommend this nursery to anyone, brilliant staff and a fantastic setting for children to learn through play. 💕 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPdzR6LVlBEAE!2m1!1s0x487965545a6c229d:0xbaeec925b7b5b35e) Reviews from Google for St. Martins Day Nursery. 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