# Fir Vale Children Centre

Fir Vale Children Centre is a full-day nursery at Firvale Pre School, Firvale Centre, Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB, in Lower Crabtree, Sheffield. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fir-vale-children-centre-2519390  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Firvale Pre School, Firvale Centre, Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB
- Registered places: 68
- Ofsted URN: 2519390

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, 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/16/2519390

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2519390). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519390)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519390)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Firvale Pre School, Firvale Centre, Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.405700,-1.448994

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Osgathorpe Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Firth Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Whiteways Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Owler Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hucklow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Abbeyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Limpsfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Day Nursery (NGH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ngh-503524) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ey441196) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Sheffield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-sheffield-2763856) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [UK Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uk-kidz-ey484870) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Watoto Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watoto-pre-school-ey367292) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ellesmere Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellesmere-childrens-centre-300751) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fir Vale Children Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fir Vale Children Centre Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fir Vale Children Centre take?

Fir Vale Children Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fir Vale Children Centre?

Attercliffe 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/16/2519390)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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