Oakengates Nursery School, Telford
Oakengates Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Telford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakengates Nursery School in detail
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakengates Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (83%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.7%) 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 Oakengates Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cartlidge House (adjacent), 50 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be welcomed into a calm, purposeful nursery where staff really know them and have high expectations for what they can achieve. The school provides a rich learning environment with a strong focus on communication and language development, alongside regular enriching experiences like music and yoga. Staff actively build children's confidence, independence and social skills so they are well prepared for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Children are happy, curious learners with positive relationships with caring staff
- Well-thought-out curriculum with clear learning goals helps children make good progress
- Expert support for speech, language and communication development
- Inclusive approach with skilled identification and support for children with additional needs
- Strong focus on personal development including behaviour, kindness and self-care
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always intervene quickly enough to extend children's learning during play
- Need to ensure adult interactions consistently deepen children's understanding and vocabulary
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and put children's best interests at the heart of the school.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly music sessions, yoga sessions, regular community visitors, storytelling and songs
Oakengates Nursery School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Children thrive in this warm, welcoming school where they enjoy well-planned learning activities and develop into confident, independent learners.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby nursery school
Keep up with Oakengates Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Oakengates Nursery School is in Telford and Wrekin; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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 Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 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 - Telford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Telford
Across Telford and Wrekin council
Places available
2,604
Applications
2,281
Got 1st preference
76.1%
Got preferred school
90.4%
All secondary applications across Telford and Wrekin council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
42
Boys
36
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
78.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Oakengates Nursery School
What is Oakengates Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Oakengates Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakengates Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakengates Nursery School is oversubscribed, Telford and Wrekin allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oakengates Nursery School?
Oakengates Nursery School has around 78 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oakengates Nursery School?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakengates 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 Oakengates Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakengates Nursery School?
Oakengates Nursery School is at Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)