Adderley Nursery School, Birmingham
Adderley Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Birmingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Adderley Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 61.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (16.8%) received SEN support and 2 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Duddeston Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crawford Street (before), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Adderley Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Adderley Nursery School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive and develop a genuine love of learning. Staff are excellent role models who skilfully support children's development across all areas, with particular strength in communication, language and early literacy. The school's beautiful outdoor forest school and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces give children exciting opportunities to explore, take safe risks and develop physically and emotionally.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional progress for all children, including those with SEND, through highly trained leaders and well-designed support
- Outstanding development of children's speaking, listening and communication skills through skilled adult interaction
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum enhanced by a beautifully developed forest school used year-round
- Excellent relationships between adults and children creating a calm, well-organised and valued learning environment
- Strong focus on early literacy with carefully chosen stories and regular reading throughout the day
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safety at the heart of the school's work, swift action to support families, and all staff trained and vigilant in identifying and reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school, sensory circuits, outdoor physical activities including climbing and balancing
Adderley Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children love to attend and settle quickly into activities. Leaders ensure exceptionally high expectations and aspirations are upheld throughout the school.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Adderley Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Adderley Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Adderley Nursery School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
48
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
31.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,788
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Adderley Nursery School
What is Adderley Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Adderley Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Adderley Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Adderley Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Adderley Nursery School?
Adderley Nursery School has around 95 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Adderley Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Adderley Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Adderley Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Adderley Nursery School?
Adderley Nursery School is at 1 St. Saviours Road, Birmingham, B8 1HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)