Atherstone Nursery School, Atherstone
Atherstone Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Atherstone. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Atherstone Nursery School in detail
Atherstone Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Atherstone and Bedworth Heath Nursery School Federation - Ethos, Values and Principles Learning and teaching at Atherstone and Bedworth Heath Nursery School Federation is based on deeply held principles. These are explored, questioned, tested and our understanding developed on an ongoing basis. Chances to explore, discover and grow, to make a difference today, tomorrow and together."
The school runs after-school care until 5:25pm.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 Atherstone Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Atherstone College (opposite), 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
At Atherstone Nursery School, children are happy, safe and excited about learning. Staff want to do their very best for each child. The school's ethos, 'right start, bright futures', is central to its daily work. Parents and carers are highly positive about the care and learning that the school provides. Children achieve well and are extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Right from when children join, the school sets high expectations of behaviour. Staff set clear and consistent boundaries. They support children to recognise and manage their feelings and emotions. Children show consistently high levels of respect for their peers, staff and visitors. They are polite and well mannered. Children behave exceptionally well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has constructed a curriculum that is highly ambitious for all pupils. The curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced based on what children already know and can do. Highly skilled adults support and extend learning. Teaching is designed to help children develop their knowledge and skills successfully over time. Children consistently demonstrate high levels of curiosity, concentration and enjoyment. They listen intently. Children respond positively to adults and each other. Staff quickly identify and take swift action to remedy any gaps in knowledge. All this means that children achieve highly. They learn and remember more of the curriculum over time.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are swiftly identified. They get the right help and support, including from external professionals, when required. The curriculum is suitably and successfully adapted to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Targeted interventions and additional adults effectively support children to progress in their learning. The school proactively engages with external professionals, such as occupational therapists, for any pupil that requires bespoke support. As a result, pupils with SEND develop the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful and achieve well.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby nursery school
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Atherstone Nursery School is in Warwickshire; for families living there:
- Warwickshire's school travel policy: Free school transport for students under the age of 16
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 21 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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 - Atherstone
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Atherstone
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
57
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,028
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Atherstone Nursery School
What is Atherstone Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Atherstone Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Atherstone Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Atherstone Nursery School is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Atherstone Nursery School?
Atherstone Nursery School has around 95 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Atherstone Nursery School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Atherstone 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 Atherstone Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 21 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Atherstone Nursery School?
Atherstone Nursery School is at Kings Avenue, (Ent Opp Fire Station), Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)