Ashmore Park Nursery School, Wolverhampton
Ashmore Park Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Wolverhampton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashmore Park Nursery School in detail
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ashmore Park Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (96%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 7 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1.5%) 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 Bloxwich North Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Raj Kumar Drive (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ashmore Park 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: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This welcoming school creates a happy, caring environment where children thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and uses creative activities - from puppeteers bringing stories to life to outdoor adventure experiences - to help children learn and develop confidence. Staff are truly dedicated to each child's wellbeing and education, and parents overwhelmingly praise the school's approach.
Key Strengths
- Children are happy, well-mannered and supported by caring staff who follow clear behaviour expectations
- The curriculum uses outdoor learning, stories and themes to engage children effectively in practical activities
- Strong focus on reading and vocabulary development, with staff making sure children hear and use relevant words
- Children with SEND and additional needs are identified quickly and supported effectively
- Children develop independence, resilience and confidence through hands-on learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum areas, the precise knowledge children should learn has not been clearly identified, meaning some activities lack sharp focus
- Staff use of questioning is inconsistent, which sometimes means gaps in children's understanding are missed and learning could progress faster
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and prioritise children's safety and welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to outdoor adventure centres with rope bridges and zip wires, puppeteer performances, growing and harvesting vegetables, learning about different faiths and cultures
Ashmore Park Nursery School has effectively maintained its outstanding standards from the previous inspection. Children are happy, well cared for, and achieve well across the curriculum through ambitious, enriching learning experiences.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Social & online
Keep up with Ashmore Park Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 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 - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,951
Applications
3,467
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
35
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
32.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Ashmore Park Nursery School
What is Ashmore Park Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ashmore Park Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ashmore Park Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Ashmore Park Nursery School is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ashmore Park Nursery School?
Ashmore Park Nursery School has around 65 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ashmore Park Nursery School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Ashmore Park 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 Ashmore Park Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashmore Park Nursery School?
Ashmore Park Nursery School is at Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park Estate, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)