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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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