# Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe)

Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe) is a full-day nursery at 292 Badsley Moor Lane, ROTHERHAM, S65 2QW, in East Dene, Rotherham. It is registered for 40 children. It is run by Curiosity Cottage Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-herringthorpe-2902433  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 292 Badsley Moor Lane, ROTHERHAM, S65 2QW
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Curiosity Cottage Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/curiosity-cottage-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2902433

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2902433). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902433)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902433)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902433)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 292 Badsley Moor Lane, ROTHERHAM, S65 2QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.431054,-1.327161

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Badsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| East Dene Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Coleridge Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| High Greave Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| High Greave Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clifton Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-methodist-playgroup-303214) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Kids East Dene](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-east-dene-ey470193) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Fun Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fun-hub-2748302) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-nursery-ey430055) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lime Tree Nursery (Eastwood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-eastwood-ey551728) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Kids Clifton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-clifton-2875270) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe) take?

Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe)?

Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe) is run by Curiosity Cottage Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe)?

Parkgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902433)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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