Best Nurseries in Sheffield
211 nurseries found
Key Facts
- Sheffield has 211 nurseries, accounting for 52.5% of all nurseries in the area, providing early years education to a substantial proportion of young children.
- In Sheffield, 100.0% of nurseries have a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected, surpassing the national average.
- With a total of 165 pupils, nurseries in Sheffield have a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.21, lower than the national average of 18.10, indicating a more personalised learning environment.
- Compared to national averages, nurseries in Sheffield have 43.6% of pupils with English as an additional language and 0.0% eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £14,167.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 211 nurseries in Sheffield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £14,167 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.