Broomhall Nursery School
About Broomhall Nursery School
Broomhall Nursery School is a small state nursery in Sheffield, with 78 pupils on roll against a capacity that is not specified in available data. The school serves a community where 16.7% of children are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits below the national average for primary-phase schools but is worth noting in the context of a nursery setting where deprivation indicators can vary widely. As one of only two nursery schools in the Sheffield local authority, and the only one rated Outstanding, Broomhall occupies a distinctive position in the local early years landscape. The school is oversubscribed, with admission information indicating that demand exceeds available places, which is a strong signal of its reputation among local families. Headteacher Nancy Farrow leads a mixed-gender, non-religious setting for children aged three to five, with no boarding provision and a clear focus on early years education.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2023Latest monitoring visit (22 Sept 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
3Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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