# Loxley Nursery

Loxley Nursery is a full-day nursery at Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, Loxley, SHEFFIELD, S6 6SG, in Normandale, Sheffield. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxley-nursery-ey350743  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, Loxley, SHEFFIELD, S6 6SG
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY350743

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, 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/EY350743

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY350743). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350743)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350743)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350743)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/438042)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, Loxley, SHEFFIELD, S6 6SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.405703,-1.534283

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Studfield Hill Quarry, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wisewood Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nook Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Malin Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stannington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rivelin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-nursery-limited-ey479128) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Nature Box Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nature-box-forest-school-2849783) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Corner House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corner-house-nursery-school-300724) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stannington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stannington-village-pre-school-300732) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jessica's Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jessicas-little-learners-2833344) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Osborne House Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osborne-house-community-nursery-300727) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loxley Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loxley Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loxley Nursery take?

Loxley Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loxley Nursery?

Malin Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350743)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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