Nurseries in S7
83 registered nurseries — 9 Outstanding, 35 Good
Ofsted ratings in S7
83
Total nurseries
9
Outstanding
35
Good
39
Not yet rated
Brierley Community Pavillion (off Holgate View), Barnsley
Blacker Hill Lifelong Learning Centre, Barnsley
Kexborough Primary School, Barnsley
7 Morston Claycliffe Office Park, Barnsley
Oakhill Primary Academy, Barnsley
Cortonwood Cp School, Barnsley
The Ellis C Of E Primary School, Barnsley
Dodworth St. John The Baptist C Of E School, Barnsley
Cortonwood Miners & Community Welfare Scheme, Barnsley
Holt House Infant School, Sheffield
Birkwood Primary School, Barnsley
Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell, Birdwell, Barnsley
High View Learning Centre, Wombwell, Barnsley
Why families love S7
30/100
Family Score
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in S7
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in S7?
S7 has 83 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 35 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in S7 are Outstanding or Good?
53% of nurseries in S7 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in S7?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in S7 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in S7?
Yes — many nurseries in S7 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.
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