Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage

About Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage

Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School in Burbage is a state-funded nursery for children aged two to five, currently educating 48 pupils. That figure sits against the school's capacity, and while the exact capacity isn't given, the fact that the school is operating at this number suggests it's not oversubscribed to the point of turning families away — there's no mention of waiting lists or admission criteria beyond the usual nursery intake. What stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 29.2%. That's significantly higher than the national average for primary-phase settings (around 23-24%) and places the school in a community with above-average economic disadvantage. In the local authority of Leicestershire, there are only two nurseries of this type, and none of them hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, so Sketchley Hill's Good rating puts it in a strong position locally. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Laura Jeffs.

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