Bloomsbury Nursery School, Birmingham
Bloomsbury 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 June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bloomsbury Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 84.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (52%), Asian (25%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (19.3%) 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 Duddeston Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oliver Street (after), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bloomsbury 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 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 May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Bloomsbury Nursery School is an exciting, calm place where children thrive academically and emotionally. With highly skilled staff and an ambitious curriculum, children get off to a great start in reading and learning. The school excels at supporting all children, including those with additional needs, while fostering a strong sense of community where diversity is celebrated.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious, well-planned curriculum with skilled staff who present learning exceptionally well - children learn to read quickly and achieve strongly
- Children with SEND are swiftly identified and receive expert support, including speech and language therapy, allowing them to learn confidently alongside peers
- Strong behaviour and emotional development - school rules are embedded in daily routines, children learn to manage feelings, and bullying is extremely rare
- Celebrates diversity through festivals and events like Eid, Chinese New Year, Diwali and Black History Month, helping children respect difference
- Close partnerships with parents and 'stay and play' provision strengthen the school's work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - all staff know their responsibilities, respond swiftly to concerns, work closely with external agencies, and conduct appropriate vetting checks and site safety assessments.
Extracurricular Activities
Local area walks, visits to local shops, family farm day out, summer carnival day with police, fire and ambulance service visits
Bloomsbury Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children have great fun, feel happy and safe, and benefit from a calm and purposeful learning environment.
At a Glance
58.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
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Keep up with Bloomsbury Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bloomsbury Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bloomsbury 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
- 97
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 14 serious and 80 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 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
23
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
119
Total Pupils
59
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
29.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,535
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Bloomsbury Nursery School
What is Bloomsbury Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Bloomsbury Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Bloomsbury Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Bloomsbury Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Bloomsbury Nursery School?
Bloomsbury Nursery School has around 119 pupils on roll. 58% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Bloomsbury Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Bloomsbury 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 Bloomsbury Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 14 serious and 80 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 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 Bloomsbury Nursery School?
Bloomsbury Nursery School is at Bloomsbury Street, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5BX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)