# Stepping Stones Playgroup

Stepping Stones Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Scout Hut, Inmans Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AN, in Sheet, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-109865  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Scout Hut, Inmans Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01730 719209
- Website: http://www.steppingstonessheet.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109865

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 2022, 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/16/109865

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 109865). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109865)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109865)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109865)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hut, Inmans Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.013660,-0.920306

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sheet Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sheet Village Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sheet Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Ramshill Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Churcher's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Herne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bedales School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little School at Pooh Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-at-pooh-corner-2739404) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey554894) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-109875) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little School by the Lake](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-by-the-lake-2739405) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-109793) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Playgroup take?

Stepping Stones Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Playgroup?

Petersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Playgroup?

You can call 01730 719209 and visit www.steppingstonessheet.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109865)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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