The Barn Nursery School provides an environment of warmth and kindness in which children are confident to take on challenges and develop new skills.
The staff are highly trained and experienced, and all have children of their own, many of which attended The Barn. Every staff member is committed to understanding each child as an individual, and helping them to develop a strong sense of identity and an attitude of kindness...
Funding & Fees
Morning Session (9am-12pm) £27 (self-funded) £7.50 (using government funding)
Lunch Club (12pm-1pm) £9 (self-funded) £2.50 (using government funding) Available to children attending the morning session only
Afternoon Session (12pm-3pm) £27 (self-funded) £7.50 (using government funding)
Little Explorers session £18 (self-funded) £3.75 (using government funding) The first two Little Explorer sessions are introductory sessions and are covered by the Enrolment Fee
Enrolment £75 Includes two introductory sessions
We accept the following Government Support Schemes: Universal Early Years Education Funding, Working Families EYE Funding, Families in Receipt of Additional Support (FRAS) funding, Universal Credit Childcare Support and Tax-Free Childcare.
Sadly, the Government funding does not cover many of the activities and resources that we provide, such as one-to-one Rainbow Time, Activate, Music and Movement, Write Dance, small group activities, PE, woodland activities, gardening, handling ducklings and watching other animals, science investigations, concerts, baking and foreign language experiences. We, therefore, ask parents to pay £2.50 per funded hour. This payment is not compulsory, but almost every parent pays it, because they recognise that, without this financial support, The Barn would not be financially viable.
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Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- The Barn Nursery School
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abigail Compton-Burnett (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 60
Age Range
- from 2 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:30-15:00
- Tuesday 08:30-15:00
- Wednesday 08:30-15:00
- Thursday 08:30-15:00
- Friday 08:30-15:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- Dedicated car park in front of the nursery.
The Barn Nursery School Reviews (7)
The Barn Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.171) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Barn Nursery School has 7 reviews.
I highly recommend The Barn, it is a wonderful and bright environment, in a rural setting. There is a good number of staff who are friendly and proactive. Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. My child thoroughly enjoys his time there.
The Barn Nursery is truly a wonderful place. From my very first visit, I knew it would be the perfect setting for our son. The team are amazing, supportive, caring and dedicated, going above and beyond to meet his additional needs and to make sure he has everything in place to thrive when he starts primary school. I couldn't recommend The Barn highly enough.
My daughter started here in September 2024 after having to pull her start date quickly from another nursery due to child safety concerns. I had heard such amazing things about The Barn from lots of mum friends, but I was always told that it was hard to get a space due to how popular it was. After visiting for the 1st time with my daughter to have a look round and to make a decision, I knew instantly that I really wanted to have a full time space here. The moment we walked in she found her feet, she didn't even look back to see where I was. And I remember leaving The Barn, calling my partner and saying 'My heart is so happy and I know she will be so happy here'. I did go and view another nursery that afternoon and instantly knew that The Barn was where I knew she would flourish. I described it to everyone I spoke to as 'The other nurseries I visited felt like Matilda the film, where Mrs Trunchibal had the classroom, all dark and dingey but The Barn, it felt like Miss Honey's classroom
Lovely nursery where all the staff are so nurturing and kind. Both my children have loved being there and my oldest misses it hugely since she moved on to school. They create fun and engaging learning experiences for the children and there is always something new and exciting!
My son absolutely loves going to nursery. He is always so excited to go and he loves telling me about all the fun he's had when I pick him up. The Barn is a lovely place, lots of toys, activities and outdoor space. All of the assistants are very friendly and I feel like he is in very safe hands.
The Barn is a beautiful preschool. The staff are exceptional when it comes to the welfare and happiness of the children. The preschool is well managed, the communication with parents is fantastic and the building itself is clean, spacious and inviting for children
The teachers are incredible - kind, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. It's clear they genuinely care about each child, creating a nurturing environment where kids feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.
From the daily activities to the way they encourage independence and social development, this preschool has exceeded all of our expectations. It's been a brilliant start to both of our children's educational journeys.
We couldn't recommend it more highly!
Child Vacancies
No Vacancies
Posted: 26 May 2026There are limited vacancies for this and subsequent academic years.
News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Friday 05 Sep 2025We were delighted to welcome our wonderful Explorers and Discoverers back to The Barn for the new school year. We are also welcoming some new children to The Barn.
There are no upcoming events for The Barn Nursery School.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Barn Nursery School
What is the Age Range of Children that The Barn Nursery School accepts?
The Barn Nursery School accepts Children aged from 2 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is The Barn Nursery School Open?
The Barn Nursery School is open: Monday 08:30-15:00, Tuesday 08:30-15:00, Wednesday 08:30-15:00, Thursday 08:30-15:00, Friday 08:30-15:00.
How many Children does The Barn Nursery School have capacity for?
The Barn Nursery School has capacity for a total of 60 Children.
How far is The Barn Nursery School to the centre of Basingstoke?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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