# Growing Wild Woodland Nursery

Growing Wild Woodland Nursery is a full-day nursery at South Yorkshire County Scout Council, Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre, White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2YH, in Warren, Sheffield. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-woodland-nursery-2780829  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: South Yorkshire County Scout Council, Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre, White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2YH
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07377 405127
- Website: https://www.growingwildoutdoornursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/growing-wild-outdoor-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2780829

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780829

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2780829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780829)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780829)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780829)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1745403)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Yorkshire County Scout Council, Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre, White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2YH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.469234,-1.461384

- Station: Chapeltown, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chapeltown Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cart Drive Open Space, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lound Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lound Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Greengate Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Paces School for Conductive Education |  | 3–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Coit Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| High Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mazehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mazehill-nursery-ey365933) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorncliffe-park-day-nursery-ey555143) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Steps Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steps-community-nursery-300918) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hydra Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hydra-tots-ey430914) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-little-minds-thorpe-hesley-2902609) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Ecclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-ecclesfield-2855789) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Growing Wild Woodland Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Growing Wild Woodland Nursery was inspected on 11 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Growing Wild Woodland Nursery take?

Growing Wild Woodland Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Wild Woodland Nursery?

Growing Wild Woodland Nursery is run by Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Growing Wild Woodland Nursery?

Chapeltown is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Growing Wild Woodland Nursery?

You can call 07377 405127 and visit www.growingwildoutdoornursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780829)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Wild+Woodland+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9YvTJEB5eUgRLl4UbLmxbvM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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