Millfields Nursery School, Walsall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Millfields provides an outstanding learning environment where every child is known and supported as an individual. The school excels at combining structured teaching with play-based learning, using themes that link activities together while allowing children to follow their interests. Staff are skilled at assessing progress and working closely with families to help each child reach their full potential.
Key Strengths
- Children make at least good progress and many make exceptional progress, with most meeting age-related expectations by the time they leave
- Outstanding teaching with staff who have high expectations and plan exciting activities based on children's interests
- Exemplary behaviour and strong relationships - children feel very safe and confident
- Excellent outdoor learning spaces including a developing Forest School area
- Staff work closely with families to understand individual needs and provide targeted support for all learners including those with additional needs
Areas for Improvement
- Help children discuss activities they have completed and think about what they would like to do next to extend their own learning and independence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - children have strong, trusting relationships with staff, feel very safe, and learn to keep themselves safe in various situations including road safety and use of tools.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest School activities, visits to local fruit farm, fire brigade visit, harvest festival celebrations
Millfields Nursery School is an outstanding school where children love attending and make excellent progress across all areas of learning. The school maintains its outstanding rating from the previous inspection with exemplary behaviour, outstanding teaching, and strong leadership.
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 - Walsall
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Admissions Demand - Walsall
Places available
4,057
Applications
3,772
Got 1st preference
75.9%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Walsall (2025/26)
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