Edith Cadbury Nursery School, Birmingham
Edith Cadbury Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edith Cadbury Nursery School in detail
Edith Cadbury Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "On behalf of all the staff and governors of Edith Cadbury Nursery School, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you. Children are at the centre of all we do here at Edith Cadbury Nursery School and it is our goal to provide the most inspiring and memorable opportunities for each of them."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (43%), Black (20%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (31.4%) 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 Selly Oak Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Somerford Road (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Edith Cadbury Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 250 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Edith Cadbury Nursery creates a wonderfully welcoming and calm space where young children thrive. Staff know each child well and support them to develop independence, character, and a love of learning through purposeful play and outdoor exploration. The school works closely with families and offers regular opportunities like parent stay-and-play sessions to support learning at home.
Key Strengths
- Warm, calm, and purposeful environment where children feel safe and happy
- Excellent outdoor provision, including wooded areas and nature exploration
- Strong relationships between staff and children with kind and caring support
- Well-developed ambitious curriculum with clear expectations for each age group
- Parents appreciate the open-door approach and family support offered
Areas for Improvement
- Children with special educational needs don't have specific targets set to track their progress and development
- Adults don't consistently use open-ended questions to extend children's communication and language
- Leaders don't monitor school improvement plans closely enough to check if changes are actually working
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Edith Cadbury Nursery School is a warm and friendly nursery where children are happy and settled. However, the inspection found that some aspects of the school's work may not be as strong as previously, particularly in supporting children with special educational needs.
At a Glance
57.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Latest from Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Teddy Bear Picnic for our 2 year old Rainbow children
2 Jul 2026
Whole School Calendar July 2026
2 Jul 2026
Hot Weather - Early closure 23.6.26 &b 25.6.26
23 Jun 2026
Parent Wellbeing Newsletter April 2026
14 Apr 2026
Update on the Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Kent and Medway
20 Mar 2026
Option of early collection
From Edith Cadbury Nursery School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Edith Cadbury 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
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
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, 6 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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(8)
Ungraded inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
31.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
86
Total Pupils
47
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
43.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Edith Cadbury Nursery School
What is Edith Cadbury Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Edith Cadbury Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Edith Cadbury Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Edith Cadbury Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Edith Cadbury Nursery School?
Edith Cadbury Nursery School has around 86 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Edith Cadbury Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Edith Cadbury 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 Edith Cadbury 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, 6 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Edith Cadbury Nursery School?
Edith Cadbury Nursery School is at Somerford Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)