Highters Heath Nursery School, Birmingham
Highters Heath Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Highters Heath Nursery School in detail
Highters Heath Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "We strive for all of our children to reach their full potential, have well developed communication and social skills and be ready for the next stage of their learning journey. Whilst at Nursery your child will be involved in a wide range of activities with opportunities for both ‘structured’ and ‘free’ play."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Highters Heath Nursery School we believe that the earliest years of a child's life are the most important, and work with families to provide a rich, fulfilling and inspirational learning experience for all our children. We want them to feel that the sky is the limit!"
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (13.4%) 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 Yardley Wood Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Warstock Community Centre (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Highters Heath Nursery School stands in is among the 20% 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 September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be welcomed with warmth and kindness into a calm, happy learning environment. The school excels at developing early literacy skills through stories and books, while supporting each child's individual needs - particularly those with additional learning requirements. Staff are committed to your child's wellbeing and helping them develop confidence, independence and strong communication skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on literacy with books and stories woven throughout the day and a lending library for home reading
- Excellent support for children with SEND - leaders identify needs early and staff receive training to help children progress well
- Calm, positive learning environment where children are independent, well-behaved and enjoy sharing their achievements
- Staff feel well-supported by the headteacher and leaders take their workload and wellbeing seriously
- Good curriculum design with clear learning steps and vocabulary targets linked to children's interests and knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Some newer staff do not deliver the curriculum well enough to extend children's speaking and listening skills
- Governors lack sufficient knowledge about the quality of provision and strategic aspects of the school's work, limiting their ability to challenge leaders effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open, positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodwork, forest school, gardening, local community trips (library, local shop, care home visits), faith and cultural celebrations (Christmas, Eid, Lunar New Year)
Highters Heath Nursery School continues to be a good school where children are very happy and eager to learn. The school provides a warm, supportive environment with an effective curriculum that prioritises literacy and supports all learners, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
44.8%
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 Highters Heath Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Highters Heath Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Highters Heath 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
- 27
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
34
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,055
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Highters Heath Nursery School
What is Highters Heath Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Highters Heath Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Highters Heath Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Highters Heath Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Highters Heath Nursery School?
Highters Heath Nursery School has around 67 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Highters Heath Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Highters Heath 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 Highters Heath Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Highters Heath Nursery School?
Highters Heath Nursery School is at 11 School Road, Warstock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)