Garretts Green Nursery School, Birmingham
Garretts Green 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 January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Garretts Green Nursery School in detail
Garretts Green Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "'A place to blossom as an individual.... and grow as a community'. There are shops nearby, and a library and churches where children are able to visit. There are local Primary and Secondary schools close by and some of the children attend swimming sessions at the local swimming baths. Sheldon Country Park provides opportunities for links and visits."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Garretts Green Nursery School and Enhanced Provision."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (55%), White British (28%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (34.2%) received SEN support and 5 (6.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Garretts Green Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bilton Grange Road (opposite), 40 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 January 2019, 7 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 July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at creating a happy, nurturing environment where every child is known and supported to thrive. Staff are highly skilled at teaching communication and language skills through daily interaction, stories, songs and rhymes, while outdoor learning - including forest school and movement sessions - builds physical confidence and independence. All children, including those with additional needs, achieve exceptionally well and are expertly prepared for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching that ensures all children, including those with SEND, achieve exceptionally well and are prepared for the next stage of education
- Strong focus on developing early communication and language skills through constant interaction, repetition of vocabulary, and daily sharing of books, songs and rhymes
- Outstanding use of outdoor spaces including forest school lessons and weekly 'Groovy Movers' sessions that develop physical skills, confidence and engagement
- Excellent support for children with SEND, including those in the enhanced resource provision, with close work with families and external agencies
- Strong, united staff team with high morale, supported by leaders who prioritize well-being and reduce workload
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff using every opportunity to teach children how to keep themselves safe, including online safety through special characters like 'Techosaurus' and 'Pantosaurus'.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school lessons, Groovy Movers sessions, visits to local library, children grow their own produce
Garretts Green Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children thrive in a happy and nurturing environment. Highly skilled staff use their expertise and detailed knowledge of each child to cater precisely for their needs.
At a Glance
6.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Garretts Green Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Garretts Green 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
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
40.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Garretts Green Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
42
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,938
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Garretts Green Nursery School
What is Garretts Green Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Garretts Green Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Garretts Green Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Garretts Green Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Garretts Green Nursery School?
Garretts Green Nursery School has around 76 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Garretts Green Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Garretts Green Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Garretts Green Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Garretts Green 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 Garretts Green Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 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 Garretts Green Nursery School?
Garretts Green Nursery School is at 117 Garretts Green Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)