What ages does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School teach?

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School teaches children aged 2 to 5. It is a nursery school in Waltham Cross.

Who is the headteacher of Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School?

The headteacher of Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School is Mrs Claire Cobain, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School?

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has 106 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 5.

Is Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School a faith school?

No. Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has no designated religious character.

Does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School as having nursery classes.

Does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Blindman's Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DW

Phase: Nursery
School type: Local authority nursery school
Ages: 2 to 5
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Cobain
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Constituency: Broxbourne
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Pupils on roll: 106
URN: 117066
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01992626879

About this school

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School is a nursery school in Waltham Cross. It teaches children aged 2 to 5 and has 106 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 4 May 2023 · short inspection

Outstanding

Confirmed by a short inspection, not a full one

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 4 May 2023, where inspectors confirmed the school remains Outstanding. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	136
2023/24	120
2024/25	116

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
English as an additional language: 39.7%

Location

Nearby schools

Greenfield Nursery School
Nursery · Waltham Cross

1.4 miles
Rye Park Nursery School
Nursery · Hoddesden

4.8 miles
Hampden Way Nursery School
Nursery · London

6.7 miles
St Margaret's Nursery School
Nursery · Barnet

6.7 miles
Brookhill Nursery School
Nursery · Barnet

6.7 miles

Other schools in Waltham Cross

Greenfield Nursery School Nursery
Bonneygrove Primary School Primary
Brookland Infant and Nursery School Primary
Brookland Junior School Primary
Burleigh Primary School Primary
Churchfield Church of England Academy Primary
Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School Primary
Downfield Primary School Primary
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Primary
Flamstead End School Primary
Four Swannes Primary School Primary
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School teach?: Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School teaches children aged 2 to 5. It is a nursery school in Waltham Cross.
Who is the headteacher of Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School?: The headteacher of Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School is Mrs Claire Cobain, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School?: Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has 106 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 5.
Is Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School a faith school?: No. Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School has no designated religious character.
Does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School as having nursery classes.
Does Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 30 June 2026.