# Crosspool Community Pre-School

Crosspool Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQ, in Crosspool, Sheffield. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crosspool-community-pre-school-300933  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQ
- Registered places: 21
- Ofsted URN: 300933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 May 2024, 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/16/300933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 300933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300933)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300933)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300933)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.380468,-1.513150

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lydgate Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lydgate Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mulehouse Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bolehill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sheffield there are about 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lydgate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birkdale School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Broomhill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westbourne School |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sheffield High School GDST |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Thomas' Church Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-church-nursery-300781) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Old School House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-school-300911) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Broomhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-broomhill-2859382) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey280094) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Beech Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-hill-nursery-school-ey423110) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Old School House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-school-ey388669) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crosspool Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crosspool Community Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 14 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crosspool Community Pre-School take?

Crosspool Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Crosspool Community Pre-School?

University of Sheffield is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300933)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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