# Dickory Dock Nursery

Dickory Dock Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dickory Dock Nursery, 58 Margetson Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S5 9NB, in Parson Cross, Sheffield. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-dock-nursery-ey260159  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dickory Dock Nursery, 58 Margetson Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S5 9NB
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 0114 233 8679
- Website: http://www.dickorydock.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY260159

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, 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/EY260159

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY260159). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260159)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260159)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260159)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dickory Dock Nursery, 58 Margetson Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S5 9NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.431660,-1.477226

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Colley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parson Cross Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mansel Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Monteney Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ecclesfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Fox Hill Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Meynell Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-ey374347) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Crescent Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-corner-2595441) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Ecclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-ecclesfield-2855789) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Appletree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-nursery-ey368525) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Milestones Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milestones-childcare-ey394256) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Hydra Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hydra-tots-ey430914) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dickory Dock Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dickory Dock Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dickory Dock Nursery take?

Dickory Dock Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dickory Dock Nursery?

Middlewood is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dickory Dock Nursery?

You can call 0114 233 8679 and visit www.dickorydock.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260159)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dickory+Dock+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLc-8wal5eUgRpoetguiCsMY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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