Grace Owen Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
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The Nursery at the heart of the community. Grace Owen Nursery School has been an integral part of Park Hill since 1963. Families have been bringing their children here for over three generations.In January 2016 we moved into our new, exciting and vibrant building. We hope you and your children will feel welcomed, included and happy here.
Come and join us to meet new friends, play and learn together. How we help your child develop and grow Explore job opportunities at Grace Owen Nursery School Find out about the Early Years Pupil Premium
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Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 106975
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Heeley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Kathryn Norton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Clarke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Charlotte Clarke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Abbi Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Charlotte Hutton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Adam Stanton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sally Turnbull | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Bradshaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Nancy Farrow | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Miss Kirsty Ruth Bray Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Leonie Matthews Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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