Gracelands Nursery School, Birmingham
Gracelands 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 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gracelands Nursery School in detail
Gracelands Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is: Every child has the right to the best possible start in life, with access to a high quality early years learning environemnt and skilled, well-trained Early Years practitioners. All children deserve the support and care needed to enable them to succeed. Every step a child makes is celebrated so all children reach their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 83.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (84%), Black (7%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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 Small Heath Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gracelands 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 714 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
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 January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at getting to know each child as an individual and planning learning that matches exactly what they need. Staff are warm, caring and highly skilled at early education, so children leave ready for Reception both academically and emotionally. Parents love the family feel of the school and appreciate how much staff genuinely care about their children's wellbeing and progress.
Key Strengths
- Expert staff who design a curriculum perfectly matched to each child's needs and interests - 'the right thing, for the right child at the right time'
- Exceptionally strong relationships between adults and children that make kids feel safe and confident
- Communication and language development at the heart of everything, with carefully planned vocabulary learning
- High-quality support for children with SEND, with close partnership working with parents
- Well-organized indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to the zoo and train station, celebration of cultural events
Gracelands Nursery School has maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection. Children arrive with joy and confidence, benefit from expertly designed learning tailored to their individual needs, and make strong progress across all areas of development.
At a Glance
14.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Gracelands Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Gracelands 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
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 46 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
89
Total Pupils
40
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
29.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,791
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Gracelands Nursery School
What is Gracelands Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Gracelands Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Gracelands Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Gracelands Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Gracelands Nursery School?
Gracelands Nursery School has around 89 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Gracelands Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Gracelands 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 Gracelands Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 46 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Gracelands Nursery School?
Gracelands Nursery School is at Grace Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)