Hednesford Nursery School
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13
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About Hednesford Nursery School
Hednesford Nursery School, a state nursery in Cannock Chase, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2014. The inspection report reveals a particularly strong picture in two key areas: personal development and behaviour and attitudes were both rated Outstanding. This is a notable achievement for a small school of just 13 pupils, and it places the school in a strong position within Staffordshire, where only one of the two nursery schools in the local authority currently holds an Outstanding overall rating. The school’s leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were both judged Good, indicating consistent and effective provision across the board for children aged 0 to 4.
As a nursery school, Hednesford does not participate in the standard primary school assessments like KS2 SATs or the Progress 8 measure used for secondary schools. Instead, its academic story is told through the Ofsted lens, which found that children make good progress from their starting points. The inspection highlighted that staff have high expectations and that the curriculum is well-sequenced, helping children to build knowledge and skills over time. The Outstanding rating for personal development is particularly telling, suggesting that children develop strong social and emotional skills, which form the foundation for future learning. With no exam data to compare against local authority averages, the school’s quality is best judged by its consistent Good rating and the specific areas where it excels.
The school offers a range of facilities including music rooms, art studios, a dining hall and a chapel, alongside sports provision in dance and swimming. Extra-curricular clubs such as Eco Club, Book Club and Gardening are available, giving young children varied experiences. Given its small size and nursery-only provision, Hednesford Nursery School is best suited to families seeking a focused early years setting with a strong emphasis on personal development and positive behaviour. The school is oversubscribed? The data does not indicate this, but with only 13 pupils, it is clearly an intimate environment. Parents looking for a nursery that prioritises social and emotional growth, backed by an Outstanding Ofsted judgement in those areas, will find this school a compelling choice within the Staffordshire area.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 0 to 4 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eskrett Street, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS12 1AR |
| Headteacher | Kelly Bracebridge |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 13 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
5Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
07:30 – 18:00
Source: hednesford.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British100.0%
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.
11
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
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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Eskrett Street, Cannock
Cannock Chase, WS12 1AR
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