# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1BZ, in Newton, Dorset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey395220  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1BZ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07778 336928
- Website: http://www.williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY395220

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, 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/EY395220

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2009 (Reference EY395220). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395220)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395220)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395220)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.924542,-2.306254

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 Dorset there are about 2.8 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yewstock School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jungle Hut Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jungle-hut-pre-school-141105) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Ark Child Okeford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-child-okeford-141096) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Sunbeams Shillingstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-shillingstone-2659314) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Stalbridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stalbridge-pre-school-ey419797) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Clayesmore Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clayesmore-nursery-2884735) |  |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Pre-School take?

Stepping Stones Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Pre-School?

You can call 07778 336928 and visit www.williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395220)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJvZ-Q0p9LckgRGMdK1cwLhbw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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