A parent’s guide to schools in Killamarsh: Planning your 2026 move
8 min read - by Redmile Homes
Considering buying a new home in Killamarsh? Moving your family to a new area can feel both exciting and stressful. Finding the right nursery, primary, or secondary school is usually at the top of every parent's checklist, and we know you want to get it right before the moving van even arrives.
The good news is that Killamarsh is perfectly placed to give your children a fantastic start. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the top-rated schools in and around the village, so you can spend less time worrying about admissions and more time planning your new life at Gongoozlers Walk.
Find out more below.
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Education and excellence on your doorstep
The school run is a major part of your daily routine, so finding a home in the right catchment area is often a top priority. At Gongoozlers Walk in Killamarsh, you’re within easy reach of several highly-rated schools. This short commute gives you more time back in your morning and the confidence that your children are learning in a supportive environment nearby.
Killamarsh offers a brilliant mix of local village schools and large academies. Whether you’re looking for a nursery with a home-from-home feel or a secondary school with top-tier sports facilities, you’ll find it within a short drive or a pleasant walk. Because the village sits right between North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, you have access to a wide range of educational settings across both counties.
More than just neighbours – the community advantage
One of the best things about moving into a new development like Gongoozlers Walk is that you’re rarely the only family starting a new chapter. You’ll likely find other parents in the exact same position, with children of similar ages heading off to the same local nurseries and schools.
This naturally creates a wonderful mini-community right outside your front door, where friendships between parents and children can form easily. This makes it much easier to organise a school-run carpool or find a walking buddy for the kids.
The best schools near Killamarsh
Looking for property for sale in Killamarsh? Living at Gongoozlers Walk puts you within easy reach of a wide range of schools across both North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
While Killamarsh itself offers excellent primary education, the village’s close proximity and strong transport links to areas like Clowne, Eckington, Kiveton, Mosborough, and Wales open up even more choices for your children. You can find out more about living in Killamarsh in our Killamarsh Lifestyle Guide.
Preschools and nurseries
There are currently two main nurseries in Killamarsh village, and several others just a few minutes away. Here are some of our top picks for the little ones.
Killamarsh Bears Preschool (Ages 2 years – 4.5 years)
Killamarsh Bears Pre-School is a popular preschool offering flexible early years education provision to parents and guardians. Their dedicated team provides both education and care in a safe environment.
- Address: Within Killamarsh Active, Stanley St, Killamarsh, Sheffield S21 1DY
- Distance: 3 minute drive or 10 minute walk from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (April 2025)
Killamarsh Village Day Nursery and Preschool (Ages 3 months to 5 years)
For over 30 years, Killamarsh Village Day Nursery and Preschool has created a warm and caring environment that treats every child as an individual, providing families with a supportive and successful start to early years education.
- Address: Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 1DU
- Distance: 4 minute drive or 25 minute walk from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (September 2023)
Little Explorers Nursery (Ages 3 months – 4 years)
Rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, Little Explorers Nursery provides a stimulating and flexible learning environment where a highly qualified team nurtures the individual potential of children during their early years of education.
- Address: Beech House, 230 Wales Rd, Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 5RE
- Distance: 5 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025)
Oak Valley Day Nursery (Ages 6 weeks – 5 years)
Oak Valley Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for young children, offering bright, spacious rooms, two all-weather outdoor play areas, and an easy-to-use drop-off/pick-up car park.
- Address: Century Park, Station Road, Halfway, Sheffield, S20 3GS
- Distance: 5 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (June 2025)
The Manor House Nursery and Preschool (Ages 3 months – 8 years)
Recognising the importance of early experiences for children, The Manor House Nursery and Preschool encourages every child to reach their full potential in a safe, caring environment where all individual needs and abilities are met.
- Address: 62 Church St, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4BH
- Distance: 8 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (December 2022)
Kiveton and Wales Nursery (Ages 3 months – 5 years)
Rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, Kiveton and Wales Nursery offers a range of stimulating learning experiences in a safe, secure, and happy environment, and ensures that every child’s learning and care are tailored to meet their individual needs.
- Address: Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 5QT
- Distance: 8 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Outstanding (August 2024)
Infant and junior schools
The area is well-served by primary education, with several options within walking distance of our new houses for sale in Killamarsh, Sheffield.
Killamarsh Infant and Nursery School (Ages 3 – 7)
Killamarsh Infant and Nursery School strives to ensure every child achieves their academic potential while also supporting them in healthy lifestyle choices, mental health and wellbeing, and the social development skills they’ll need throughout life.
- Address: 43 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 2DX
- Distance: 1 minute drive or 5 minute walk from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (July 2019)
- SEND support? Yes
Killamarsh Junior School (Ages 7 – 11)
Killamarsh Junior School is a vibrant centre of learning, committed to meeting children’s needs, enhancing their potential, and preparing them for the future in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
- Address: 38 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 2EA
- Distance: 1 minute drive or 5 minute walk from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (January 2025)
- SEND support? Yes
St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Ages 4 – 11)
St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School is a Christian school in Killamarsh with an ethos based on love, courage, forgiveness, and hope. Their team creates a learning environment where every child is cherished and inspired to reach their full potential.
- Address: Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 1DU
- Distance: 4 minute drive or 23 minute walk from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (February 2022)
- SEND support? Yes
Halfway Nursery Infant School (Ages 3 – 7)
Situated on the outskirts of Sheffield, Halfway Nursery Infant School aims to provide the very best for every child within a nurturing environment where relationships between staff and pupils are caring and respectful.
- Address: Station Road, Halfway, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S20 3GU
- Distance: 6 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (May 2024)
- SEND support? Yes
Wales Primary School (Ages 4 – 11)
Wales Primary School sits at the heart of its community, offering a broad, stimulating, and relevant curriculum while ensuring all children feel happy, healthy, secure, and safe so they can achieve their full potential.
- Address: School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QG
- Distance: 6 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (May 2024)
- SEND support? Yes
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Secondary schools
While there isn't a secondary school in the village itself, Killamarsh is surrounded by well-regarded institutions with easy transport links.
Wales High School (Ages 11 – 19)
Wales High School is a comprehensive secondary school and sixth form situated between Wales and Kiveton Park, admitting students of all academic abilities to help them achieve their full potential.
- Address: Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QQ
- Distance: 10 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (October 2023)
- SEND support? Yes
Heritage High School (Ages 11 – 16)
Heritage High School is a secondary school in Clowne, aiming to provide students with the opportunities and experiences needed to enhance their life choices and make a positive contribution to the world we share.
- Address: Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG
- Distance: 11 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (October 2023)
- SEND support? Yes
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College (Ages 11 – 16)
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College prides itself on its continual focus on school improvement, quality teaching, and pastoral care, aiming to give students the life skills, experiences, and educational outcomes to have a happy and successful future.
- Address: Handsworth Grange Road, Sheffield S13 9HJ
- Distance: 12 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (June 2025)
- SEND support? Yes
- Other: Sports and fitness facilities (open to public use / membership)
Outwood Academy City (Ages 11 – 16)
Outwood Academy City is a secondary school situated on the outskirts of Sheffield, dedicated to making students feel seen, valued, and inspired in a positive atmosphere where kindness is the norm and every achievement is celebrated.
- Address: Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, S13 8SS
- Distance: 14 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, Killamarsh
- Ofsted: Good (November 2024)
- SEND support? Yes
Options for higher education
There are many excellent sixth form and post-16 colleges across Sheffield and Chesterfield, which are easily accessible by car, bus, or train, including Wales High School (2.6 miles), Chesterfield College (10 miles), The Sheffield College (10 miles), and UTC Sheffield City Centre (10 miles).
You’re also within commuting distance of several leading universities:
- Sheffield Hallam University (9 miles)
- The University of Sheffield (10 miles)
- The University of Nottingham (33 miles)
- Nottingham Trent University (33 miles)
- The University of Derby (35 miles)
- The University of Lincoln (40 miles)
- The University of Leeds (45 miles)
- Leeds Beckett University (45 miles)
For young adults aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and disabilities, Landmarks Specialist College is just an 8 minute drive from Gongoozlers Walk, providing empowering, personalised higher education.
Start your family’s next chapter at Gongoozlers Walk
At Redmile Homes, we’re experts at picking locations that make life easier. We still have plots available to reserve at Gongoozlers Walk, and with such a fantastic range of schools nearby, it’s the perfect place for your family to grow in 2026.
Beyond the great education options, you’ll also have the peace of mind that comes with a brand new home:
- A new home built in line with the latest regulations and standards
- Brand new kitchens, bathrooms, and integrated appliances
- Energy-efficient features that can help reduce running costs
- The chance to personalise certain finishes (depending on build stage)
- A 10-year structural warranty and our personal 2-year defect period
- A more straightforward buying process, with no onward chain
The right developer makes all the difference. We don’t just build houses; we create neighbourhoods where families can thrive.
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