Best Nurseries in Rotherham
50 nurseries in Rotherham — 6 Outstanding, 22 Good
Ofsted ratings in Rotherham
50
Total nurseries
6
Outstanding
22
Good
22
Not yet rated
Rotherham District General Hospital, Rotherham
Heather Garth Primary Academy, Rotherham
Treeton C Of E Primary School, Rotherham
Brinsworth Manor Infants School, Rotherham
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary, Rotherham
Monkwood Primary Academy, Rotherham
Thrybergh Primary School, Rotherham
Whiston Worry Goose Junior & Infants School, Rotherham
Wickersley Northfield Primary School, Rotherham
Whiston School Bungalow, Rotherham
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Rotherham
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 22 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Rotherham are rated Outstanding or Good?
56% of nurseries in Rotherham are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Rotherham?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Rotherham sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.