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Arnold Nursery School
The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2LY, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
190
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score of 91.7, this nursery stands out for its exceptional quality of education and care. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall positive environment and strong community feedback make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.2%
Asian Pakistani26.3%
White Other5.3%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Black African3.2%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.43034, -1.32655 · S65 2LY
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106826
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitewww.thearnoldcentre.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Arnold Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Arnold Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Arnold Nursery School a good school?
Arnold Nursery School scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Arnold Nursery School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Arnold Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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