Edith Cadbury Nursery School
About Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School is one of 27 state nursery schools in Birmingham, a local authority where 17 of those schools currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it within the solid middle tier of nursery provision across the city. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Weoley Castle Nursery School, just 0.2 kilometres away, which gives local families a nearby alternative if they are seeking a top-grade setting. The school serves a mixed cohort of 79 children aged two to five, with 20 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that reflects the diverse socioeconomic makeup of the surrounding area. Headteacher Ann Taylor leads the school, which operates as a state-funded nursery with no religious character. The school offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, a sensory room, a gymnasium, a forest school and a chapel, alongside dance as a sporting activity and an art club for enrichment.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (1 Apr 2025): Some aspects not as strong
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
2Sports
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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