# First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd

First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd is a full-day nursery at First Steps Nursery School, Dore Old School, Savage Lane, Sheffield, S17 3GW, in Dore, Sheffield. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-school-dore-ltd-ey448429  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: First Steps Nursery School, Dore Old School, Savage Lane, Sheffield, S17 3GW
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: EY448429

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/EY448429

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY448429). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448429)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448429)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448429)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Steps Nursery School, Dore Old School, Savage Lane, Sheffield, S17 3GW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.325948,-1.537101

- Station: Dore & Totley, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Limb Lane Picnic Site, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Rowan School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Totley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bradway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Dobcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| King Ecgbert School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Silverdale School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingswood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nursery-ey551209) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Abbeydale Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeydale-cottage-nursery-ey492910) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saints-nursery-300901) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wizz Kids Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wizz-kids-pre-school-300784) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bradway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradway-pre-school-ey481053) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Parkhead Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkhead-cottage-nursery-2684287) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd take?

First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd?

Dore & Totley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448429)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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