# Little Gems Anstey

Little Gems Anstey is a sessional pre-school at St Mary's Church Rooms, Church Lane, Leicester, LE7 7AF, in Anstey, Leicestershire. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-anstey-2770426  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary's Church Rooms, Church Lane, Leicester, LE7 7AF
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 2770426

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770426

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2770426). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770426)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770426)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770426)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Church Rooms, Church Lane, Leicester, LE7 7AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.672388,-1.189243

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lower Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ruskin Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Castle Hill Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Long Close Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latimer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Woolden Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Hall School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Barley Croft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Richard Hill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Anstey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-montessori-day-nursery-anstey-223229) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [First Steps Beaumont Leys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-beaumont-leys-ey536696) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Bees Beaumont Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-beaumont-lodge-ey494873) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mes Enfants](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mes-enfants-ey227489) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Lime Tree Glenfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-glenfield-2897441) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Toddlers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-nursery-school-2540622) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems Anstey's Ofsted rating?

Little Gems Anstey was inspected on 17 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Gems Anstey take?

Little Gems Anstey is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770426)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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