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Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Broxbourne, EN8 9DWNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School sits within a local authority where nine out of fourteen nursery settings have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, so the school is in good company. But what really stands out is that Arlesdene has not only achieved this top rating but has held it consistently across its two most recent inspections. In its 2017 graded inspection it was judged Outstanding overall, and a 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed that the school remains Outstanding. That is a stronger track record than many of its peers, and it places the nursery firmly among the best-performing early years providers in Hertfordshire. For parents looking at the LA average for nursery schools, Arlesdene is a clear standout, not just for its rating but for the sustained quality that the Ofsted team has recognised over time.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlindman's Lane, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 9DW
HeadteacherClaire Cobain
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils116
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Source: arlesdene.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.