Nurseries in S1
106 registered nurseries — 9 Outstanding, 44 Good
Ofsted ratings in S1
106
Total nurseries
9
Outstanding
44
Good
53
Not yet rated
Clifford All Saints C Of E Primary School, Sheffield
Hunters Bar Infant School, SHEFFIELD
St. John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Sheffield
Sheffield High School, SHEFFIELD
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield
Handsworth Methodist Church, Sheffield
Charnock Hall Primary Academy, Sheffield
Hunters Bar Junior School, Sheffield
Birley Spa Primary Academy, Sheffield
William Levick Primary School, Dronfield
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Sheffield
Why families love S1
54/100
Family Score
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in S1
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in S1?
S1 has 106 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 44 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in S1 are Outstanding or Good?
50% of nurseries in S1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in S1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in S1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in S1?
Yes — many nurseries in S1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.
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