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The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·The Old Rectory Nursery, 93 Shilton Road, Leicester, LE9 8BP · Leicestershire
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

The Old Rectory Nursery in Barwell, which opened in January 1986, boasts a rich history of caring for over a thousand children, including subsequent generations of families and former staff members. The nursery prides itself on its home-from-home environment, fostering a close-knit team that provides personalised attention to each child's unique interests, needs, and development.

They are registered to accommodate up to 64 children daily, operating Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and cater to children aged 6 weeks to 8 years, though primarily focusing on those up to age 5. The nursery prioritises real-life experiences through regular local outings, encouraging children to explore their surroundings and build confidence.

They emphasise play-based learning with purpose and offer a calm, caring, and consistent team dedicated to supporting both children and their families.

Our ethos

The Old Rectory Nursery emphasises play-based learning with purpose, prioritising real-life experiences through regular local outings to encourage exploration and build confidence. They aim to provide a home-from-home environment with a calm, caring, and consistent team offering personalised attention to each child's unique interests, needs, and development.

What it's like

Children are happy and well-settled at The Old Rectory Nursery. They are confident and choose activities they enjoy and develop positive relationships with staff. Children learn to keep themselves safe, behave well, and receive praise for listening.

Home-from-home environmentLarge outdoor play areaFlexible childcare optionsRegular local outingsPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

6 weeks to 8 years (primarily up to 5 years old)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

Up to 64 children per day

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell

Last inspected 30 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

Children are happy and well-settled at The Old Rectory Nursery. They are confident and choose activities they enjoy and develop positive relationships with staff. Children learn to keep themselves safe, behave well, and receive praise for listening.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have implemented many improvements and developed a clear curriculum focused on building on children's existing knowledge and independence.
  • Staff effectively support children's communication and language, adapting their approach for different age groups and helping all children, including those with EAL, make good progress.
  • Staff help children to develop their physical skills through various activities, from tummy time for babies to climbing and jumping in the garden for older children.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, with staff adapting communication methods, working with external agencies, and creating targeted learning plans for smooth transitions to school.
  • Leaders support staff with ongoing training, guidance, and coaching, including supervision and meetings, to develop their knowledge and skills and raise teaching quality.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should support staff to develop their questioning techniques to give children more time to think, understand and respond to questions.
Inspection #10404355 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the care provided by staff.

They praise the communication they receive and say that their children enjoy attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff adapt their methods of communication to ensure children with SEND are able to understand the daily routine and fully participate in activities, such as using picture cards as visual aids. Staff work closely with a range of external agencies to provide additional support for children who need it. Children with SEND have targeted plans for their learning which incorporates advice received from external agencies, such as speech and language therapists. Staff also work closely with schools which children with SEND will attend, to ensure they have a smooth transition and put support in place for the child when they start school.

Outdoor space

Older children learn to climb and jump in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell

5.0
(5)
Charlene Bradbury
9 months ago

My little boy attended here from the age of 17 Months - he had allergies, asthma and behavioural difficulties all which the staff were fantastic with from day one! We were always made to feel so welcome and like we were family! He left to go to school last year but now attends on odd days throughout the summer holidays which he loves because he misses the staff so much!! I would pick the old rectory in a heart beat if I had more children! Xx

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The Monkey
7 years ago

My lad has been at this nursery from 6 months old to starting first school. Its an absolute nightmare when first looking for a nursery as so many factors go round in your head. It's a big stepping stone for the parents and child. The Old Rectory could not be more accommodating to your needs and requirements. If you are looking for that 'home' feeling but still at a high standard then this is your nursery. You have some very highly qualified staff here and it does show in the acceleration of your child's development (It did mine). If you have any questions about this place don't hesitate to call them. They are very approachable. Thanks to all the staff that have contributed to my lad. I wish you all the best. Keep up the good work.

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Frank Domican
11 years ago

Our Daughter went to the old rectory in the ninety's she enjoyed every moment a wonderful place for children

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paula pateman
7 years ago

My grandson goes to this wonderful nursery and l cannot praise it highly enough. Fantastic place and the staff are brilliant.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: September 2008

  • June 2025Good
  • October 2024Requires improvement
  • April 2022Good
  • February 2013Outstanding
  • September 2008Inadequate

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