# Ridgeway Preschool

Ridgeway Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Ridgeway Sports & Social Centre, Centenary Room Main Road, Ridgeway Sheffield, S12 3XR, in Ridgeway, Derbyshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-preschool-2741977  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ridgeway Sports & Social Centre, Centenary Room Main Road, Ridgeway Sheffield, S12 3XR
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07815 796173
- Website: https://www.ridgewaypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2741977

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2025, 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/16/2741977

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2741977). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741977)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741977)
- 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/16/2741977)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/351139)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ridgeway Sports & Social Centre, Centenary Room Main Road, Ridgeway Sheffield, S12 3XR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.329934,-1.396680

- Station: Birley Lane, 0.7 miles
- Station: Birley Moor Road, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Birley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Mosborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Marsh Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Birley Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birley-community-pre-school-2616445) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sunflower Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-childrens-centre-ey216651) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Frecheville Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frecheville-childrens-nursery-2640042) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lamb Setts Montessori Nursery School and Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lamb-setts-montessori-nursery-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey216890) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Hackenthorpe Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackenthorpe-hall-nursery-300887) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Marsh Lane Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-lane-under-5s-206814) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ridgeway Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ridgeway Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ridgeway Preschool take?

Ridgeway Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ridgeway Preschool?

Birley Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ridgeway Preschool?

You can call 07815 796173 and visit www.ridgewaypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741977)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ridgeway+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ-ZVjYueceUgRHe1pz_B2uUw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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