Kings Norton Nursery School, Birmingham
Kings Norton 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 September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kings Norton Nursery School in detail
Kings Norton Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "“To value children as individuals, promote their confidence, and their excitement in learning.” Whilst at Nursery your child will be involved in a wide range of activities with opportunities for both ‘structured’ and ‘free’ play. All our activities have a sound educational purpose behind them. Independent learning is encouraged, as is co-operation and consideration for others."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Kings Norton Nursery School . We are a Local Education Authority Nursery School delivering high quality Early Years Education for children aged 2-4 years. We offer a safe and exciting environment where each child is encouraged to explore and learn."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 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 Kings Norton Rail Station, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kings Norton Nursery School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 230 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 · 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 Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kings Norton Nursery is led with exceptional ambition for every child. Staff are experts in early childhood development and use their knowledge to extend children's vocabulary, thinking and problem-solving skills. The school creates a calm, well-organized environment where children thrive, form strong friendships, and develop a genuine love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Expert staff who deeply understand young children's needs and provide exceptional support for all learners, including those with SEND
- Strong focus on communication and language development with staff expertly adjusting interactions to meet each child's individual needs
- Excellent relationships between adults and children creating a warm, secure atmosphere where behaviour is exemplary
- Progressive curriculum with clear learning goals that builds over time and has no limits for what children can achieve
- Impressive provision for personal development including teaching children about their rights, global awareness, and community contribution
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritizing children's welfare and keeping them safe during all activities.
Extracurricular Activities
Parent and child workshops on safety, learning about children's rights, global awareness activities, charity fundraising
Kings Norton Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children are very happy, exceptionally well supported in their learning, and fully prepared for their next school.
At a Glance
39.8%
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 Kings Norton Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kings Norton Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kings Norton 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
- 26
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
4 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
1
EHC Plans
10.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
54
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
32.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,823
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Kings Norton Nursery School
What is Kings Norton Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Norton Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kings Norton Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Kings Norton Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Kings Norton Nursery School?
Kings Norton Nursery School has around 98 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Kings Norton Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 4 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 Kings Norton Nursery School?
Kings Norton Nursery School is at Westhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)