# Parkhead Cottage Nursery

Parkhead Cottage Nursery is a full-day nursery at 342 Ecclesall Road South, SHEFFIELD, S11 9PU, in Parkhead, Sheffield. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkhead-cottage-nursery-2684287  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 342 Ecclesall Road South, SHEFFIELD, S11 9PU
- Registered places: 34
- Ofsted URN: 2684287

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, 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/16/2684287

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2684287). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684287)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684287)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684287)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 20 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/437424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 342 Ecclesall Road South, SHEFFIELD, S11 9PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.348785,-1.522433

- 12 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dobcroft Nursery Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ecclesall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Greystones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holt House Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Star Early Years Provision Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-early-years-provision-ltd-2767900) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Croft Corner Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-corner-forest-school-nursery-2583390) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [SWK Whiteley Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swk-whiteley-woods-2742774) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Greystones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greystones-preschool-2753218) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-daycare-ey558952) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-millhouses-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544933) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parkhead Cottage Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkhead Cottage Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkhead Cottage Nursery take?

Parkhead Cottage Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Parkhead Cottage Nursery?

Dore & Totley is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684287)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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