Allens Croft Nursery School
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About Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Nursery School is one of 27 state nursery schools in Birmingham, and it sits in a strong local field: 17 of those nurseries hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing this school among the best-regarded early years settings in the local authority. The nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Kings Norton Nursery School, 1.8 kilometres away, so families in the area have a choice of highly rated provision. Allens Croft itself serves 137 children aged two to five, with a mixed intake and no religious character. The school is led by headteacher David Aldworth, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, awarded it Outstanding across every graded category — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. That marks a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in June 2022, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management also at that level.
Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 100% of the 24 respondents said they would recommend the school. On the question of whether their child is happy, 92% strongly agreed and the remaining 8% agreed, with no disagreement. Similarly, 96% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is also seen as a strength: 71% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 88% said bullying was not applicable to their child, suggesting incidents are rare. The school communicates well with families — 67% strongly agreed that they are kept informed of their child’s progress, and 58% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. On wider personal development, 75% strongly agreed that the school supports this, and 88% strongly agreed that their child does well at the school.
The school offers a range of facilities for its young pupils, including an outdoor playground, a library, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision includes swimming, and extracurricular clubs cover gardening, eco club and book club. For children with additional needs, Allens Croft provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disabilities, and it has a resourced provision. The school is a state nursery, so it does not charge fees, and it is not a boarding school. Given its Outstanding rating, strong parent satisfaction and specialist SEND provision, this nursery is well suited to Birmingham families looking for a high-quality early years setting with a clear focus on personal development and communication with parents.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 5 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 6RP |
| Headteacher | David Aldworth |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
24 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British43.8%
- Asian19.0%
- Mixed18.2%
- White (other)5.1%
- Black2.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
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Frequently Asked Questions About Allens Croft Nursery School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Allens Croft Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 6RP
Journey to School
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