# Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd

Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 217 Upperthorpe, SHEFFIELD, S6 3NG, in Birkendale, Sheffield. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey543840  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 217 Upperthorpe, SHEFFIELD, S6 3NG
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: EY543840

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 November 2024, 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/EY543840

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY543840). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543840)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543840)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543840)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/436406)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 217 Upperthorpe, SHEFFIELD, S6 3NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388591,-1.495180

- Station: Infirmary Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Langsett - Primrose View, 0.6 miles
- Station: Netherthorpe Road, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ruskin Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Matlock Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ponderosa, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blake Street Nature Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crookes Valley Park, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bethany School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Walkley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Broomhill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverview-day-nursery-and-preschool-2558044) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Broomhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-broomhill-2859382) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bole Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bole-hill-nursery-300754) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Thomas' Church Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-church-nursery-300781) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey280094) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Beech Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-hill-nursery-school-ey423110) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd take?

Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd?

Infirmary Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543840)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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