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Alumwell Nursery School

Walsall, WS2 9UPNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Alumwell Nursery School

Alumwell Nursery School is one of eight state nursery schools in the Walsall local authority, and it sits in an exceptionally strong group: seven of those eight nurseries hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its top-performing peers is Lane Head Nursery School, located just 2.6 kilometres away, which also carries the Outstanding grade. Alumwell itself has held this top rating across both its most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded visit in November 2023 confirming that the school remains Outstanding. Headteacher Armela Patel leads a mixed-gender nursery for children aged two to four, with 142 pupils currently on roll. The school has no religious character and operates as a state-funded nursery, making it a straightforward option for local families seeking early years provision within the Walsall area. Its consistent Ofsted performance places it firmly among the strongest early years settings in the borough.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPrimley Avenue, Primley Avenue, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 9UP
HeadteacherArmela Patel
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils142
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (28 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Alumwell Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.