# St Thomas' Church Nursery

St Thomas' Church Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Nairn Street, Sheffield, S10 1UL, in Crookes, Sheffield. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-church-nursery-300781  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Nairn Street, Sheffield, S10 1UL
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 300781

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2022, 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/16/300781

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 300781). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300781)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300781)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300781)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nairn Street, Sheffield, S10 1UL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.381947,-1.507751

- Station: University of Sheffield, 1.0 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lydgate Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mulehouse Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lydgate Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bolehill Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lydgate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Broomhill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Birkdale School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sheffield High School GDST |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westbourne School |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crosspool Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crosspool-community-pre-school-300933) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Broomhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-broomhill-2859382) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey280094) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beech Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-hill-nursery-school-ey423110) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Old School House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-school-300911) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey543840) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Thomas' Church Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Thomas' Church Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Thomas' Church Nursery take?

St Thomas' Church Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Thomas' Church Nursery?

University of Sheffield is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300781)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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