# Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley)

Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley) is a sessional pre-school at Dursley C of E Primary Academy, School Road, DURSLEY, GL11 4NZ, in The Rangers, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-dursley-101730  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dursley C of E Primary Academy, School Road, DURSLEY, GL11 4NZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01453 544588
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesdursley.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101730

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101730

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 101730). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101730)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101730)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101730)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dursley C of E Primary Academy, School Road, DURSLEY, GL11 4NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.676012,-2.342814

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dursley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cam Everlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Uley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Rednock School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopton School House CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopton-school-house-cio-2663629) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [PATA @ Funbusters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pata-funbusters-ey551508) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [North Nibley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-nibley-preschool-101710) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Cam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-cam-2886087) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Woodfield Nest Pre-school and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodfield-nest-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-101858) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Upper Knapp Farm (Cam) Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upper-knapp-farm-cam-nursery-2837962) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley) Good at its inspection on 13 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley) take?

Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley)?

You can call 01453 544588 and visit www.steppingstonesdursley.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101730)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ2RDN_BWgcUgRLpyVfBTkjSE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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