Highfield Nursery School, Wellingborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Highfield Nursery provides a warm, supportive environment where children develop confidence, independence and resilience. Staff know each child exceptionally well and tailor learning to their individual needs, whether through mathematics activities like counting and sorting outdoors, or through specialist support for children with additional needs. The nursery strengthens family partnerships and enriches children's learning through visits, visitors and celebration of diverse festivals and local community events.
Key Strengths
- Children are happy, eager learners with excellent behaviour and strong relationships with staff and peers
- Well-considered curriculum clearly sets out what children should know and do across all areas of learning
- Skilled identification and support for children with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Exceptional promotion of communication, language and literacy through stories, rhyme and music
- Strong partnerships with parents and families that enrich children's well-being and development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the nursery has created a positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Stories, rhyme, music, visits, visitors, exploration of religious festivals and community events
Highfield Nursery School is a maintained nursery for children aged 2-5 that was previously judged good. The inspection found evidence of significant improvement across all areas, with children thriving in a safe, nurturing environment where they make positive progress and are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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 - Wellingborough
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Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,332
Applications
4,139
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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