Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre
URN: 106826 • Rotherham S65 2LY
Overview
- Name
- Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre
- URN
- 106826
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynsey Hadfield (since 2025) , Acting Head of Centre
- Telephone
- 01709828983
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road, Rotherham S65 2LY
Summary
Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre, located in Rotherham, is a local authority nursery school that serves a mixed-gender population of 190 pupils. The school emphasizes a strength-based approach to learning, fostering an environment where children are respected and their achievements celebrated. The mission of the nursery is to ensure that every child learns every day, preparing them for a future where they can explore, create, and think critically.
The curriculum at Arnold Nursery is designed to support children's independence and confidence, encouraging them to engage with their environment. A highly skilled team of staff provides tailored support to help children develop their preferred communication methods and form secure relationships with peers and adults. The school is committed to safeguarding, with designated officers and a robust recruitment process ensuring a safe learning environment.
The governing body, composed of staff, parents, and community representatives, plays a vital role in maintaining high standards and effective management of the nursery. They meet regularly to oversee the centre's philosophy and policies, ensuring that the needs of the children are met within a nurturing and stimulating setting.
The curriculum at Arnold Nursery is designed to support children's independence and confidence, encouraging them to engage with their environment. A highly skilled team of staff provides tailored support to help children develop their preferred communication methods and form secure relationships with peers and adults. The school is committed to safeguarding, with designated officers and a robust recruitment process ensuring a safe learning environment.
The governing body, composed of staff, parents, and community representatives, plays a vital role in maintaining high standards and effective management of the nursery. They meet regularly to oversee the centre's philosophy and policies, ensuring that the needs of the children are met within a nurturing and stimulating setting.
Useful links
- Rawmarsh Nursery School & Children’s Centre (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 90 | 100 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 181 | 92 | 89 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 63 | 49 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 63 | 49 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 67 | 38 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 0.00 |
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