# The Nature Box Forest School

The Nature Box Forest School is a full-day nursery at Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust, Wood Lane Countryside Centre, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HE, in Malinbridge, Sheffield. It is registered for 28 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nature-box-forest-school-2849783  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust, Wood Lane Countryside Centre, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HE
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 2849783

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2849783). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849783)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849783)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849783)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1759950)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust, Wood Lane Countryside Centre, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.398513,-1.516554

- Station: Malin Bridge, 0.4 miles
- Station: Hillsborough, 0.7 miles
- Station: Leppings Lane, 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rivelin Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Walkley Millennium Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: Spider Park, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malin Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rivelin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wisewood Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Walkley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Loxley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bole Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bole-hill-nursery-300754) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Osborne House Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osborne-house-community-nursery-300727) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-nursery-limited-ey479128) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Imp Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-imp-pre-school-ltd-2679023) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Corner House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corner-house-nursery-school-300724) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Loxley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxley-nursery-ey350743) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Nature Box Forest School take?

The Nature Box Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nature Box Forest School?

Malin Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849783)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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