# National Specialist Family Service

National Specialist Family Service is a full-day nursery at 29-31 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2BJ, in Broomfield, Sheffield. It is registered for 13 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/national-specialist-family-service-501030  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29-31 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2BJ
- Registered places: 13
- Ofsted URN: 501030

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 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/16/501030

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2001 (Reference 501030). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/501030)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/501030)
- Registered places: 13 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/501030)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29-31 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.374462,-1.491047

- Station: University of Sheffield, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Street, 0.7 miles
- Station: Netherthorpe Road, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sheffield General Cemetery Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Gell Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Anjali's Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Weston Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Vicky Vitty Broomhall Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Tara Springs Park, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sheffield High School GDST |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Broomhill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westbourne School |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Birkdale School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hunter's Bar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sheffield Hallam University Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheffield-hallam-university-nursery-300763) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Sheffield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-sheffield-ey490952) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairmount-nursery-clarkehouse-300827) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sheffield Woodland Kindergarten ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheffield-woodland-kindergarten-ltd-ey486454) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Broomhall Under 3s Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomhall-under-3s-limited-ey491253) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [University of Sheffield Union of Students Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-sheffield-union-of-students-nursery-300762) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is National Specialist Family Service's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated National Specialist Family Service Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can National Specialist Family Service take?

National Specialist Family Service is registered with Ofsted for up to 13 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to National Specialist Family Service?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/501030)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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