# Whiston Pre-School

Whiston Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Whiston Junior & Infant School, Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4DX, in Moorgate, Rotherham. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whiston-pre-school-ey283915  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whiston Junior & Infant School, Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4DX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01709 828003
- Ofsted URN: EY283915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 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/EY283915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY283915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283915)
- 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/EY283915)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/460867)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whiston Junior & Infant School, Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.408050,-1.326786

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cow Rakes Lane Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Junior and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Newman School |  | 2–19 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sitwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Herringthorpe Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broom Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grange Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-kindergarten-303231) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rotherham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rotherham-303256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-nursery-ey430055) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Moorgate Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorgate-daycare-nursery-2594062) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Clifton Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-methodist-playgroup-303214) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-herringthorpe-2902433) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Whiston Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### How do I contact Whiston Pre-School?

You can call 01709 828003.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283915)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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