# Anston Stones Early Years

Anston Stones Early Years is a sessional pre-school at Anston Park Infant School, Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZ, in Dinnington, Rotherham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anston-stones-early-years-2701763  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Anston Park Infant School, Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01909 212190
- Website: https://www.anstonstonesearlyyears.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2701763

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701763

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2701763). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701763)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701763)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701763)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1609144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Anston Park Infant School, Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.362752,-1.211462

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Triangle Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dinnington Community Woodland, 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenlands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anston Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Anston Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Anston Greenlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dinnington Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Anston Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Anston Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Laughton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddiwinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinks-day-nursery-ey434298) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dinnington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinnington-pre-school-ey216729) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Skies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-skies-day-nursery-2599033) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Curious Little Minds (Anston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-little-minds-anston-2902610) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Todwick Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/todwick-early-years-ltd-ey292653) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Happy Kids Thurcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-thurcroft-2693040) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Anston Stones Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Anston Stones Early Years Outstanding at its inspection on 22 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Anston Stones Early Years take?

Anston Stones Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Anston Stones Early Years?

You can call 01909 212190 and visit www.anstonstonesearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701763)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anston+Stones+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJVzYDP4ifeUgRmST_ahUvtYE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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