Adderley Nursery School
About Adderley Nursery School
Adderley Nursery School sits within Birmingham’s local authority, where 17 of the 27 nursery schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Among that strong field, Adderley holds its own as one of the top performers, with the nearest similarly rated neighbour, Bloomsbury Nursery School, just 0.9 km away. The school serves children aged 2 to 5 and is a state-funded, mixed nursery with no religious character. Headteacher Nicola Hinchliff leads a small setting of 91 pupils, where 8.3 per cent are eligible for free school meals. The school’s facilities include a library, outdoor playground, sensory room, music rooms, forest school and a chapel, and it offers clubs such as Eco Club, Art Club and Book Club. Sports provision covers gymnastics, swimming and dance, giving young children a broad early introduction to physical activity.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
6Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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