# The Meadows Nursery

The Meadows Nursery is a full-day nursery at Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road, Sheffield, S5 8XJ, in Shirecliffe, Sheffield. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Sheffield Hallam University.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-2629561  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road, Sheffield, S5 8XJ
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [Sheffield Hallam University](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sheffield-hallam-university)
- Ofsted URN: 2629561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 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/16/2629561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2629561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629561)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629561)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road, Sheffield, S5 8XJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.409608,-1.472501

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Busk Meadow Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Parkwood Springs North, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parkwood Springs, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Abbeyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hucklow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dar Ul Madinah Sheffield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-sheffield-2763856) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery (NGH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ngh-503524) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Burngreave Just For Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burngreave-just-for-kidz-ey555314) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sheffield-hillsborough-college-nursery-ey313708) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fir Vale Children Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fir-vale-children-centre-2519390) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Watoto Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watoto-pre-school-ey367292) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Meadows Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Meadows Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Meadows Nursery take?

The Meadows Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Meadows Nursery?

The Meadows Nursery is run by Sheffield Hallam University, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Meadows Nursery?

Bamforth Street 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/16/2629561)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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