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Grace Owen Nursery School

Sheffield, S2 5QDNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Grace Owen Nursery School

Grace Owen Nursery School is one of only two state nursery schools in Sheffield, and it sits in a local authority where just one nursery — Broomhall Nursery School, two kilometres away — holds an Outstanding rating. Grace Owen itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2014 and 2023 inspections. Headteacher Nancy Farrow leads a small, mixed-gender setting for children aged two to five, with 87 pupils on roll. The school serves a community where 21.2% of children are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives a sense of the local demographic. For parents exploring early years options in Sheffield, Grace Owen represents one of the two state nursery choices available, with Broomhall as the only Outstanding-rated alternative nearby.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1-7 the Pavement, Park Hill, Sheffield, Sheffield, S2 5QD
HeadteacherNancy Farrow
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: graceowennursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grace Owen Nursery School

Grace Owen Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.