Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School is a nursery school in Waltham Cross, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School currently has around 116 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.9% boys and 43.1% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.2%. other white pupils make up about 30.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blindman's Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DW |
| Website: | www.arlesdene.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01992626879 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Cobain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117066 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 116 |
| Number of Boys: | 66 |
| Number of Girls: | 50 |
| White British | 42.20% | 49 |
| Other White | 30.20% | 35 |
| African | 6.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Infants' School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Junior School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School 94, Churchgate , Cheshunt EN8 9ND | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt School College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | - not rated | 549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs School Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnford School Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 428 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.