Marsh Hill Nursery School, Birmingham
Marsh Hill Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Birmingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Marsh Hill Nursery School in detail
Marsh Hill Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Marsh Hill Nursery School has been open since the 1940's. We are an 'outstanding' Nursery School (Ofsted 2018) providing excellent care and education for 2-4-year-old children living in Witton and the surrounding area."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), Mixed (21%) and Black (18%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (20.9%) 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 Gravelly Hill Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gipsy Lane (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Marsh Hill 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 December 2013, 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 February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Marsh Hill excels at making each child feel valued and secure. Staff are skilled at knowing exactly when to support children and when to let them explore independently, which builds their confidence and love of learning. The nursery offers a rich curriculum where children learn about the wider world through theatre visits and cultural experiences, while developing strong communication skills and a healthy approach to risk and mistakes.
Key Strengths
- Staff know each child exceptionally well and provide expert, responsive support to help them learn and behave successfully
- Communication and language skills are embedded throughout all activities, with staff expertly developing children's vocabulary and conversation
- Children develop confidence and independence, settling quickly into routines and eagerly pursuing their own curiosities
- All children, including those with SEND, benefit from carefully planned, purposeful activities and a rich curriculum
- Strong partnerships between staff and parents, with engaging learning moments shared between home and school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, cultural celebrations including Chinese New Year
Marsh Hill Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where staff care for children exceptionally well and create warm, trusting relationships with both pupils and parents.
At a Glance
0.0%
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 Marsh Hill Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Marsh Hill Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Marsh Hill 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
- 4
- Children hurt
- 8
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, 4 serious and 21 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
60
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
23.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,350
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Marsh Hill Nursery School
What is Marsh Hill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Marsh Hill Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Marsh Hill Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Marsh Hill Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Marsh Hill Nursery School?
Marsh Hill Nursery School has around 115 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Marsh Hill Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Marsh Hill 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 Marsh Hill 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, 4 serious and 21 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 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 Marsh Hill Nursery School?
Marsh Hill Nursery School is at 275 Marsh Hill, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)