It has been another strong month for the Sheffield schools and nurseries that had inspections across August and September.
Many of the classrooms that saw a new Ofsted report published this past month maintained their 'Good' rating.
One success story was Just For Kidz Mosborough, which was dealt an 'inadequate' report just six months ago and has now reclaimed its 'good' status.
Sheffield's nurseries came off well, with settings like Grapevine Nursery Ltd being praised as "a caring and stimulating" place for children to learn. Little Rascals, in Halifax Road, meanwhile were told they give little ones "a strong start".
One unfortunate rating was for Sunshine Pre-School, in Lewis Road. Inspectors came knocking just months after it was taken over by a new team, and was rated 'inadequate' in all areas, despite some very warm comments from parents. The nursery is contesting the results.
Here are all the Ofsted ratings published for Sheffield’s schools and nurseries between August 15 and September 19, 2023.
5. Grapevine Nursery Ltd - Maintained 'Good'
Grapevine Nursery Ltd, in London Road, maintained its 'Good' rating in a report published on September 12. The report reads: "Children make a strong start to their learning in this very caring and stimulating nursery. They make good progress overall throughout their time in nursery." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496965 | Google Maps
6. Sunshine Pre-School - Inadequate, managers contesting findings
Sunshine Pre-School, in Lewis Road - which was taken over in April this year - was rated 'Inadequate' in a report published on September 15. The new owners, which stepped in after the pre-school was slated to close forever, are contesting the findings. The report, while criticizing its safeguarding and curriculum, is not without compliments, reading: "Despite several weaknesses in safeguarding and the delivery of the curriculum, children confidently enter the pre-school." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732800 | Google Maps
7. Norton Free Church of England Primary School - Maintained Good
Norton Free CoE Primary School, in Matthews Lane, maintained its 'Good' rating in a report published September 15. Inspectors said: "Pupils feel happy and safe at Norton Free Church of England School, and enjoy school. Leaders create a caring and supportive environment where everyone is respected." | google Maps Photo: Google
8. Penny Acres Primary School - Maintained 'Good'
Technically in Dronfield, Derbyshire, but no doubt used by scores of Sheffield parents. Penny Acres Primary School, in The Common, Holmesfield, maintained its 'Good' rating in a visit on September 19. The report reads: "Pupils express great pride in their school. They said, ‘We are very lucky to attend Penny Acres; we are well educated, included and kept safe'." | Google Maps