--- title: "The Barn Nursery School (Wootton), Basingstoke | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-wootton-ltd-rg23-8pe-ey361332 description: "The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) in Basingstoke — rated Good by Ofsted and 5.0/5 from 46 reviews. See contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (46 Google reviews) · Wootton St Lawrence, Basingstoke, RG23 8PE · Hampshire Number of places 52 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Hampshire ## About this day nursery 5 to 5 years. The day nursery fosters a nurturing and joyful environment where children can learn and grow through play and thoughtfully designed activities. With a focus on encouraging expression and collaboration, children develop confidence and self-esteem. The setting offers spacious classrooms and outdoor areas, including a meadow and wooded space for exploration and forest activities, ensuring diverse learning opportunities in all weather conditions. The day nursery is committed to providing a strong foundation for early education, recognising the critical importance of the first five years for a child's development. They offer engaging activities that ignite curiosity, promote active learning, and encourage critical thinking. The Barn Nursery School values a strong partnership with parents, maintaining an open-door policy and regular communication to ensure the best outcomes for every child. Their highly qualified and enthusiastic teaching staff maintain low child-to-adult ratios (1:6), allowing for personalised attention and support for each child's unique needs and progress. This approach helps children thrive and prepares them for their transition to school. The nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted in June 2025. Our ethos The Barn Nursery School is committed to providing a strong foundation for early education, recognising the critical importance of the first five years for a child's development. They offer engaging activities that ignite curiosity, promote active learning, and encourage critical thinking, all within a nurturing and joyful environment that fosters expression, collaboration, confidence, and self-esteem. They also value a strong partnership with parents. What it's like Children arrive full of smiles and excitement, warmly welcomed by friendly leaders and staff. They confidently settle into exciting, hands-on activities, demonstrating a clear love for learning. Children form secure attachments, feeling a strong sense of belonging and expressing deep affection for staff. Term-time only Countryside setting Strong parent partnership Low child-to-staff ratios ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only. The main opening times are 9am to 3.15pm, with an early session available from 8.30am. Age range 2 years 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types term-time only Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Last inspected 24 June 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The knowledgeable and committed leadership team is proactive and constantly strives to offer the best possible standards in care and education. - Leaders and staff are dedicated to removing barriers that children face in their learning. - Regular supervision and access to an array of training opportunities help staff to enhance their knowledge and skills. - A wide selection of books is available to children throughout the day, fostering a strong early reading culture. - Children's understanding of the world around them and people in their local community are strongly promoted. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's ability to reflect on and adapt their practice to ensure the curriculum is delivered in a more precise way, and interactions consistently enrich and extend children's learning - 2 review and strengthen the existing curriculum for physical development to effectively challenge, promote and extend children's gross motor skills further. Inspection #10398121 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283080) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff particularly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well, such as delivering targeted language interventions. Leaders create robust connections with external professionals and also work closely with parents, which enables children to receive the right support at the right time. Outdoor space The outdoor provision is not as stimulating as indoors. Staff do not consistently identify when children require greater physical challenge, such as when children easily balance on low-level planks. As a result, children's gross motor development is not sufficiently extended, and they are not always supported to take safe risks to build physical confidence. ## Google Reviews of The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) 5.0 (46 Google reviews) Aden M 7 months ago We are so grateful to have found The Barn Nursery—such a beautiful and nurturing place. My daughter absolutely adored every day she spent there and already misses it so much! A huge thank-you to all the staff for the love, care, and attention you gave her—you truly provided the best start. We can’t wait for our second little one to join the Barn family! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSTWRtMU5NRTQ0WVVWRWRXeE5WMjFNWVhOMk1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x48741f4080c4be5b:0xc3ce56378b05b6e0) Charlotte Caseley-Austin 8 months ago I highly recommend The Barn to anyone. The staff are amazing, treat all of the children with great care and attention and really set them up to be ready for school. My son really came out of his shell and grew hugely in confidence during his time at the barn, I’m so glad I took him out of a typical nursery setting to go here instead. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGR1JqaEdaWHBWVjFwVFdqaFdWbmM1TkZsTmVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x48741f4080c4be5b:0xc3ce56378b05b6e0) Dominika Vojtěchová 9 months ago Our son loved The Barn Nursery and so did we. It’s such an amazing place where the highly qualified teachers know exactly what they’re doing. They care about every single child from the bottom of their heart. I would never choose any different place and I’m so glad we found this little gem in a tiny village with a very short drive from Basingstoke. Thank you Barn, we will never forget how special you were to our son. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oeUxVNVlaM1JWWlhONVZqWlZVWEZIY0dkcmRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x48741f4080c4be5b:0xc3ce56378b05b6e0) Chris Meeking a year ago The Barn nursery is a great environment for children to grow and be ready for school. Both our children have attended the Barn and we couldn’t be more happier. All the staff are amazing at finding a balance between understanding rules, learning about the world and having fun, whilst at the same time understanding that every child is different and having a personal touch with each and every one of them. It feels a real community nursery, parents getting involved with the staff to help make the children ready for school. Our children and I have fond memories of the Barn and they talk about revisiting it all the time. Highly recommended. Can’t thank the staff enough for all they have done. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNia0piMlV3EAE!2m1!1s0x48741f4080c4be5b:0xc3ce56378b05b6e0) Elise Jade Lawler 9 months ago Most amazing, supportive staff. My little one has come on leaps and bounds since attending the barn nursery. Couldn’t be happier and couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! Special thanks to Miss Rachel, who always went the extra mile for my little girl. If you want a nursery who would treat your little one like family, this is the nursery for you. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvNWFUTnZYMFE1WTBSQlRWSkVOVWQ2UkcxTk9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x48741f4080c4be5b:0xc3ce56378b05b6e0) Reviews from Google for The Barn Nursery School (Wootton). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14109309479153940192&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2008 - June 2025 Good - October 2019 Outstanding - November 2014 Outstanding - October 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) ### What staff support is available at the nursery? ### What are the opening hours at The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Ltd? ### Does The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Ltd have an Ofsted rating? ### How big is The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Ltd? ### Is The Barn Nursery School (Wootton) Ltd suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Basingstoke Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Barn Nursery School (Wootton). - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Castle Hill Pre-School Basingstoke · RG23 8JQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-pre-school-rg23-8jq-110024 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Lambs Preschool Basingstoke · RG23 8BU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-rg23-8bu-110498 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Star Nursery Basingstoke · RG22 5BB 4.7(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-nursery-rg22-5bb-ey314841 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Blossom Day Nursery Basingstoke · RG24 9XA 4.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blossom-day-nursery-ltd-rg24-9xa-ey474127 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Littlemonkeys Daycare Basingstoke · RG23 8AN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/littlemonkeys-daycare-rg23-8an-ey501686 - Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hospital Basingstoke · RG24 9NJ 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-hospital-rg24-9nj-110039 See all nurseries in Basingstoke →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Basingstoke ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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