# Holmhirst Pre-School

Holmhirst Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Woodseats Methodist Church Hall, Holmhirst Road, Sheffield, S8 0GU, in Norton Woodseats, Sheffield. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmhirst-pre-school-300715  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Woodseats Methodist Church Hall, Holmhirst Road, Sheffield, S8 0GU
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 300715

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 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/16/300715

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 300715). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300715)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300715)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300715)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodseats Methodist Church Hall, Holmhirst Road, Sheffield, S8 0GU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.341392,-1.480432

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barbers Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Graves Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodseats Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abbey Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holt House Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carter Knowle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Norton Free Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-house-nursery-ey551207) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chantrey House Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantrey-house-nursery-ltd-ey463691) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Perimount Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/perimount-day-nursery-2835598) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mount View Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-view-pre-school-300718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brierley Field Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-field-childrens-nursery-ey547605) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-millhouses-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544933) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holmhirst Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holmhirst Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holmhirst Pre-School take?

Holmhirst Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Holmhirst Pre-School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300715)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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