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Bloomsbury Nursery School

Birmingham, B7 5BXNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Bloomsbury Nursery School

Bloomsbury Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Birmingham for children aged two to five, currently educating 126 pupils. Its intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits below the national average for primary-phase schools (around 23%) and well below Birmingham’s own average, suggesting a catchment that is less economically deprived than many in the city. The school appears to be operating at or near capacity, though no explicit admissions oversubscription data is provided; given its Outstanding rating and the fact that Birmingham has only 17 Outstanding nurseries out of 27 total, demand is likely high. For context, the nearest similarly rated nursery, Adderley Nursery School, is just 0.9 km away, so local families have a strong alternative nearby. The school is mixed-gender and non-religious, with headteacher Sally Davies leading a setting that feels both inclusive and sought-after.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBloomsbury Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B7 5BX
HeadteacherSally Davies
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils126
Free School Meals (FSM)15.8%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (10 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco 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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 14:50

Source: bloomsburynurseryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bloomsbury 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.