Highters Heath Nursery School
About Highters Heath Nursery School
If you are a parent considering Highters Heath Nursery School, the first thing to know is that it is a state nursery in Birmingham with a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held across both its recent inspections. The school is led by headteacher Nicola Pinnegar and caters for children aged 2 to 4, with a total of 55 pupils on roll. While the data does not include a parent recommendation percentage or an oversubscription ratio, the school's Good rating and its position within Birmingham's nursery landscape are useful signals. Of the 27 state nursery schools in the local authority, 17 are rated Outstanding, meaning Highters Heath sits within a competitive local market. The nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Allens Croft Nursery School, about 3 kilometres away, so families in the area have a strong alternative if they are prioritising that top grade.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (10 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2014. 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 – 15:00
Source: hightersheathnursery.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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