Shenley Fields Nursery School, Birmingham
Shenley Fields Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Birmingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shenley Fields Nursery School in detail
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shenley Fields Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 4 (3%) 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 Northfield Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longfield Road (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shenley Fields Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 244 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Shenley Fields creates a genuinely warm and welcoming environment where children love coming to nursery and feel safe and supported. The school excels at weaving learning throughout the day in fun, playful ways - whether through phonics games, cooking activities, or outdoor exploration - so children develop key skills naturally. Staff really understand each child as an individual and work closely with families, including those with additional needs, to help every child thrive and be ready for Reception.
Key Strengths
- Rich, ambitious curriculum delivered through play that sparks curiosity and helps children develop key learning skills - from phonics games to mathematics activities woven throughout the day
- Particularly strong communication and language programme with carefully chosen books and adults supporting early reading skills enthusiastically
- Excellent support for children with SEND, with prompt identification and effective strategies allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Strong staff well-being prioritised through regular meetings and positive working environment
- Effective governance with governors meeting regularly to oversee the nursery and understand their legal duties
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Shenley Fields Nursery School has maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection. Children arrive with enthusiasm and thrive in a warm, family atmosphere where staff create strong bonds and support individual needs.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 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 Shenley Fields Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Shenley Fields Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shenley Fields 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
133
Total Pupils
68
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
33.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,071
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Shenley Fields Nursery School
What is Shenley Fields Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Shenley Fields Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Shenley Fields Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Shenley Fields Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Shenley Fields Nursery School?
Shenley Fields Nursery School has around 133 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Shenley Fields Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Shenley Fields 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 Shenley Fields Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Shenley Fields Nursery School?
Shenley Fields Nursery School is at Woodcock Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1BU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)