Perry Beeches Nursery School, Birmingham
Perry Beeches Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Perry Beeches Nursery School in detail
Perry Beeches Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Delivering a curriculum that is motivating and exciting, broad and balanced, to maximise teaching and learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors. The four themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance underpin our practice and provision: Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Perry Beeches Nursery School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hamstead Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Perry Beeches School (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 247 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 6 months agoThis judgement is from September 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made strong progress in safeguarding, with new interim leaders quickly identifying priorities and implementing effective procedures. Staff now have the confidence and knowledge to recognise and report concerns properly. The school is also providing better support for children with additional needs through external agency advice and more accurate assessments.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding procedures have been significantly improved with staff now confident in recognising and reporting concerns
- Safer recruitment processes are now robust with correct procedures followed and accurately recorded
- Support for children with special educational needs has been strengthened through external agency advice and more accurate assessments
- New leadership team has quickly identified key areas for improvement and provided clear vision and direction to staff
- Staff are appreciative of training and support provided, reporting clarity about expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is incomplete - intended knowledge has not been determined or ordered with enough precision
- Governors need further development in knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding oversight
- School needs to appoint a permanent governing board with appropriate skills and expertise
- Early years teaching approaches require ongoing staff development to ensure consistent implementation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. Interim leaders have prioritised and improved safeguarding procedures, staff now confidently recognise and report concerns, safer recruitment practices are robust, and governors have a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.
Perry Beeches Nursery School is a 70-place nursery in Birmingham that was previously judged to require significant improvement. This monitoring inspection found that interim leaders are taking effective action to improve the school, though continued work is needed to remove the requires significant improvement designation.
At a Glance
2.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Perry Beeches Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Perry Beeches Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Perry Beeches 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
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 20 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 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(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
69
Total Pupils
31
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
34.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Perry Beeches Nursery School
What is Perry Beeches Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Perry Beeches Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Perry Beeches Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Perry Beeches Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Perry Beeches Nursery School?
Perry Beeches Nursery School has around 69 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Perry Beeches Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Perry Beeches 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 Perry Beeches Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 20 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Perry Beeches Nursery School?
Perry Beeches Nursery School is at 256 Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)