Ogley Hay Nursery School, Walsall
Ogley Hay Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Walsall. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ogley Hay Nursery School in detail
Ogley Hay Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Each child is placed in a ‘family group’ with their own key worker; The daily routine has a balance of adult led, and child led activities and, the children spend part of each day in their small groups and part of the day accessing the whole nursery, both indoors and outdoors."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 32 pupils (34.8%) received SEN support and 5 (5.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Ogley Hay Nursery School has a resourced provision: 8 places, 7 pupils on roll.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ogley Hay Nursery School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silver Street (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ogley Hay Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 146 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 Walsall (297).
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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 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 January 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ogley Hay Nursery School is described as 'one big happy family' where staff greet children and families warmly each day. The school uses an ambitious curriculum and enriching experiences like watching chicks hatch and visiting farms and theatres to make learning fun. Staff are extremely skilled at tailoring learning to each child's needs so every child can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with highly trained staff who understand children's different developmental needs -
- Exemplary behaviour with clear boundaries and high expectations, with bullying being very rare -
- Strong focus on early reading and mathematics through daily routines and engaging storytelling -
- Exceptional opportunities for moral, social and cultural development through festivals and activities -
- Highly effective support for children with additional needs through nurture provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff attending regular training, swift recording and reporting of concerns, appropriate pre-employment checks, and excellent relationships with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest exploration, artist-led clay work, farm visits, theatre trips, cultural festivals including Diwali and lunar new year celebrations
Ogley Hay Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children are very happy and safe. The school prioritises partnership with families and creates a calm, orderly environment where children thrive socially and academically.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Ogley Hay Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 16 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
3 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 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 - Walsall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walsall
Across Walsall council
Places available
4,069
Applications
3,782
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All secondary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
40.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ogley Hay Nursery School has a resourced provision: 8 places, 7 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
46
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
30.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,408
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Ogley Hay Nursery School
What is Ogley Hay Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ogley Hay Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ogley Hay Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Ogley Hay Nursery School is oversubscribed, Walsall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ogley Hay Nursery School?
Ogley Hay Nursery School has around 92 pupils on roll.
Does Ogley Hay Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Ogley Hay Nursery School has a resourced provision: 8 places, 7 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ogley Hay Nursery School?
Apply through Walsall's coordinated admissions process, naming Ogley Hay 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 Ogley Hay Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 16 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 3 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ogley Hay Nursery School?
Ogley Hay Nursery School is at Brickiln Street, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6AU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)