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Rubery Nursery School

Birmingham, B45 9PBNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Rubery Nursery School

Rubery Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Birmingham for children aged two to four, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged it Good overall, with Good ratings for early years provision, leadership and management, and quality of education. This puts it in the majority of nurseries in the local authority: of the 27 nursery schools in Birmingham, 17 are rated Outstanding, meaning Rubery sits just below the top tier but comfortably within the strong middle band. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous graded inspection in 2014 also awarding Good for overall effectiveness and leadership. In the most recent ungraded inspection, Ofsted confirmed that standards were maintained, so there is a clear pattern of consistent quality rather than dramatic change. For parents comparing nurseries in Birmingham, Rubery offers a reliable, well-regarded option without the oversubscription pressure that Outstanding-rated schools like Shenley Fields Nursery School, four kilometres away, might attract.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeybrook Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 9PB
HeadteacherVanessa Frank
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)29.3%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rubery Nursery School

Rubery Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.