Bloomsbury Nursery School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (10 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
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.
School day
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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