Selly Oak Nursery School, Birmingham
Selly Oak Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Birmingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Selly Oak Nursery School in detail
Selly Oak Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "E mbracing the unique journey we share together through equality, respect, confidence and courage. As adults (duty bearer’s) we are responsible for ensuring children’s rights are embedded. We all are different and respect differences in all that we do."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Selly Oak Nursery School has an amazing history - it was one of the first Nursery Schools in the UK. The Nursery evolved due to the vision of the Cadbury family who wanted to provide high quality education and care for the youngest children of their workforce."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (25%), other ethnic groups (21%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 4 pupils (7.5%) 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 Selly Oak Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hubert Road (after), 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 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
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.3%
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 Selly Oak Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Selly Oak 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
- 61
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 46 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
11 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
53
Total Pupils
29
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,849
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Selly Oak Nursery School
What is Selly Oak Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Selly Oak Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Selly Oak Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Selly Oak Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Selly Oak Nursery School?
Selly Oak Nursery School has around 53 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Selly Oak Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Selly Oak 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 Selly Oak Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 46 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 11 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 Selly Oak Nursery School?
Selly Oak Nursery School is at 26 Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)