# Swallownest Pre-School

Swallownest Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 1 Horsa Huts, Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4UR, in Swallownest, Rotherham. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallownest-pre-school-303272  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Horsa Huts, Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4UR
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 303272

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 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/16/303272

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1970 (Reference 303272). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303272)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303272)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303272)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/461066)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Horsa Huts, Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.363469,-1.324273

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: West Park Drive Playpark, 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 Rotherham there are about 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallownest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Aughton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Aston Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwood Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aughton Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maisie Days Ltd T/A The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maisie-days-ltd-t-a-the-nursery-ey466476) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aughton Early Years Centre Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aughton-early-years-centre-daycare-ey535779) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beighton Bizzy Bee Family Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beighton-bizzy-bee-family-childcare-centre-ey281531) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Woodhouse Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodhouse-community-playgroup-ey276982) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Woodhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodhouse-nursery-ey441272) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Peaks Edge Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peaks-edge-day-nursery-and-preschool-2798125) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swallownest Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swallownest Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swallownest Pre-School take?

Swallownest Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Swallownest Pre-School?

Woodhouse is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303272)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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