# Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon

Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon is a sessional pre-school at Sandon Primary Academy, Normacot Grange Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7AW, in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 48 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Rosy Cheeks Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-little-sandon-2739642  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sandon Primary Academy, Normacot Grange Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7AW
- Registered places: 48
- Run by: [Rosy Cheeks Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rosy-cheeks-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2739642

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2739642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739642)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739642)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandon Primary Academy, Normacot Grange Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.971648,-2.101631

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Crescent Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rowan House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Alexandra Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Meir Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack in the Box Sandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-sandon-2883766) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Meir Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-meir-park-ey491582) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ducklings Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-opportunity-group-ey404277) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack In The Box](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-ey495357) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Crescent Pre School Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey387145) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-ey536048) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon's Ofsted rating?

Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon was inspected on 12 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon take?

Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon?

Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon is run by Rosy Cheeks Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon?

Blythe Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739642)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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