Hillfields Nursery School
About Hillfields Nursery School
Hillfields Nursery School is the only state nursery in Coventry, and it currently has 148 pupils on its roll. While the data doesn’t specify its official capacity, the fact that it’s the sole nursery of its kind in the local authority suggests it’s a key early years provider for the area. The school serves children aged 2 to 5, and its intake is mixed gender with no religious character. Free school meal eligibility data isn’t provided here, but given that Coventry has areas of significant deprivation, it’s reasonable to assume the school supports a diverse socioeconomic mix. There’s no admission oversubscription information in the data, so it’s unclear how competitive places are, but as the only option in the LA, demand is likely high. The school’s headteacher is Fiona Brinson, who leads a setting that has clearly established itself as a cornerstone of early years education in the city.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (17 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
3Sports
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
08:45 – 15:30
Source: hillfieldscoventry.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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