Broomhall Nursery School, Sheffield
Broomhall Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Sheffield. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broomhall Nursery School in detail
Broomhall Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: ""I think the nursery doesn't need to improve anything - for me it's just perfect!" We are an Ofsted Outstanding Nursery for children aged 3-5 years offering a safe, fun and loving environment in which your child can explore and discover the world."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 51.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (25%), Asian (23%) and Mixed (17%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is University of Sheffield to Middlewood, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ecclesall Road/Pear Street (opposite), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Broomhall Nursery School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children flourish both academically and emotionally. Staff are highly skilled at developing children's communication skills and supporting those who need extra help, including children with special needs. Parents love the school's strong sense of community and appreciate the many opportunities to be involved in their child's learning.
Key Strengths
- Skilled staff who foster excellent language and communication development through meaningful interactions and questioning
- Outstanding support for children with special educational needs and strong partnerships with external agencies
- Well-established routines that help children settle quickly and develop confidence and a sense of belonging
- Enriched curriculum with visitors (including musicians), cultural celebrations, and carefully planned activities
- Strong community atmosphere with regular parent engagement through workshops and 'Saturday Specials'
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Musician-led musical instrument workshops, cultural and religious festival celebrations, breakfast club, after-school club
Broomhall Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school with high ambition for all children. Children benefit from expert practitioners and highly effective support, including strong provision for those with SEND.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby nursery school
Keep up with Broomhall Nursery School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Broomhall Nursery School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 79
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 23 serious and 53 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,421
Applications
6,416
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
40
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,283
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Broomhall Nursery School
What is Broomhall Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Broomhall Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Broomhall Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Broomhall Nursery School is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Broomhall Nursery School?
Broomhall Nursery School has around 94 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Broomhall Nursery School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Broomhall Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Broomhall Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 23 serious and 53 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broomhall Nursery School?
Broomhall Nursery School is at 4 Broomhall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2DN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)