Featherstone Nursery School
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Capacity
122
Pupils
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Demand
About Featherstone Nursery School
If you are considering Featherstone Nursery School for your child, the parent experience signals are worth noting. The school does not have a published parent view score from Ofsted’s most recent inspection, but its oversubscription ratio is a practical indicator of local demand. With 122 pupils on roll, the school is a state nursery in Birmingham that clearly attracts families, though the data does not specify how many applications it receives per place. The headteacher, Sharon Eeles, leads a mixed-gender nursery for children aged 2 to 4. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2021, confirmed that it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2012. This stability in quality is reassuring for parents looking for a reliable early years setting.
Academically, Featherstone Nursery School focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, so there are no Key Stage 2 SATs or Progress 8 scores to report. The Ofsted breakdown from its 2012 graded inspection rated overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision all at Grade 2 (Good). The 2021 ungraded inspection found the school continues to meet the Good standard. In Birmingham, 17 out of 27 state nurseries are rated Outstanding, meaning Featherstone sits in the solid Good category but is not among the top tier locally. The nearest Outstanding nursery is Marsh Hill Nursery School, 1.4 km away, which may be an alternative for families prioritising that rating. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32%, above the national average, reflecting its inclusive intake.
Featherstone offers a range of facilities that support early development, including a gymnasium, dining hall, forest school, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision includes swimming, gymnastics, and dance, and there is a gardening club. The school has a strong SEND focus, with provisions for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, and other disabilities. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children need additional support in a mainstream nursery setting. Admissions are managed by Birmingham local authority, and given the school’s Good rating and moderate size, it is likely to suit families who value a well-regarded, inclusive nursery with outdoor learning opportunities and specialist SEND support, rather than those seeking an Outstanding-rated setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 4 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 6AU |
| Headteacher | Sharon Eeles |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 122 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 11:30
Source: featherstonenurseryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian26.2%
- White British19.7%
- White (other)13.9%
- Mixed4.8%
- Black1.6%
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
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
17
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B23 6AU
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