# Darnall Community Nursery

Darnall Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at Darnall Childrens Centre, 563 Staniforth Road, SHEFFIELD, S9 4RA, in Darnall, Sheffield. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 48 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darnall-community-nursery-ey497527  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Darnall Childrens Centre, 563 Staniforth Road, SHEFFIELD, S9 4RA
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 0114 242 3510
- Website: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/darnall-community-nursery-s9-4ra-ey497527
- Ofsted URN: EY497527

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 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/EY497527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY497527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497527)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497527)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497527)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1175412)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Darnall Childrens Centre, 563 Staniforth Road, SHEFFIELD, S9 4RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.387692,-1.417922

- Station: Darnall, 0.3 miles
- Station: Attercliffe, 0.6 miles
- Station: Woodbourn Road, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Darnall Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mather Community Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Phillimore Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: High Hazels Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 48 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| High Hazels Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Phillimore Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Acres Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley | All-through | 2–16 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pipworth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maple Leaf Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-leaf-nursery-2707986) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Manor Community Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-community-childcare-centre-ltd-300816) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Highgate Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highgate-day-nursery-ey551206) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Handsworth Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handsworth-community-nursery-2805693) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bright Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ey441196) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kidz@work Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-work-ltd-ey336446) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Darnall Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Darnall Community Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Darnall Community Nursery take?

Darnall Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Darnall Community Nursery?

Darnall is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Darnall Community Nursery?

You can call 0114 242 3510 and visit www.nurseryadvice.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497527)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Darnall+Community+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJA8g7cfx3eUgR5vCYzurRyZk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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