# YMCA East Anton

YMCA East Anton is a full-day nursery at Ymca East Anton, Dairy Road, Andover, SP11 6YG, in Andover Romans, Hampshire. It is registered for 121 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-east-anton-ey553222  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ymca East Anton, Dairy Road, Andover, SP11 6YG
- Registered places: 121
- Run by: [YMCA Fairthorne Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-fairthorne-group)
- Ofsted URN: EY553222

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2023, 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/EY553222

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553222). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553222)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553222)
- Registered places: 121 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553222)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1004528)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ymca East Anton, Dairy Road, Andover, SP11 6YG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.222436,-1.461270

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Roman Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roman Way Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Poppy Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Endeavour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Vigo Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Norman Gate School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roman Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Knights Enham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Andover Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finkley-down-farm-nursery-and-pre-school-2630067) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Finkley East Anton Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finkley-east-anton-nursery-and-pre-school-2630068) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shepherds Spring Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepherds-spring-pre-school-nursery-ey552948) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Winton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winton-pre-school-ey313933) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blooming Kids Harris Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-harris-hall-2867722) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-andover-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey443569) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA East Anton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA East Anton Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA East Anton take?

YMCA East Anton is registered with Ofsted for up to 121 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA East Anton?

YMCA East Anton is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA East Anton?

Andover is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553222)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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