Bentilee Nursery School, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 31 Aug 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bentilee Nursery School creates a wonderfully nurturing environment where your child will be happy, safe and secure. The school offers an exciting, ambitious curriculum with enrichment activities like dinosaur workshops and visits from the animal man, while prioritising early language development through stories, songs and rhymes. Staff have high expectations, help children develop independence and cooperate well with each other, and provide special support for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Children behave well and develop strong independence through daily routines and self-care activities
- Early language and communication is prioritised with songs, rhymes, stories and engagement throughout the day
- Curriculum design carefully considers personal development with rich opportunities for physical activity, messy play and gardening
- The school swiftly identifies children with SEND and provides timely, effective support
- Strong connections with families who value the school's work immensely
Areas for Improvement
- Staffing changes have led to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and some children not receiving consistent support for learning
- The school should develop staff knowledge and understanding to ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently and effectively for all children
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that prioritises children's interests and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Dinosaur workshop, visits from the animal man, gardening activities in the investigation garden, local area walks, religious festival celebrations
Bentilee Nursery School is a nurturing environment where children are very happy and settle quickly. The school has a carefully designed, exciting curriculum that supports children's learning well, though recent staffing changes have affected consistency in delivery.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
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Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,160
Applications
3,413
Got 1st preference
86.5%
Got preferred school
96.1%
Secondary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
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