Washwood Heath Nursery School, Birmingham
Washwood Heath 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 October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Washwood Heath Nursery School in detail
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Washwood Heath 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 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
0.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (83%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (14.7%) 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 Stechford Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sladefield Road (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Washwood Heath Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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 October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a happy, nurturing environment where children thrive and feel safe. Staff are highly trained and committed, with many long-serving members who genuinely care about each child's development. The school has thoughtfully designed a learning journey that gradually builds children's independence and prepares them excellently for starting primary school.
Key Strengths
- Children form secure attachments with key workers and settle quickly into school
- Ambitious three-stage learning model (explorers, researchers, inventors) prepares children well for their next school
- Strong focus on communication, language, early literacy and mathematics gives children a firm foundation
- High staff morale with many long-serving, committed team members who receive excellent training
- Excellent partnership with parents through workshops, events and regular communication
Areas for Improvement
- Some free-flow activities lack clear learning purpose, causing children to become disengaged
- Not all activities are adapted well enough for children with different ages, abilities and SEND needs
- Small numbers of children occasionally do not receive the attention they need from staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong procedures and a positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Music sessions, pottery, woodwork, forest school activities, visits to local supermarket and library, celebration of religious festivals
Washwood Heath Nursery School has maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. Children thrive in this happy and nurturing setting where they feel safe and enjoy school.
At a Glance
0.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 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 Washwood Heath Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Washwood Heath Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Washwood Heath 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
- 56
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 40 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
16
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
109
Total Pupils
59
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
27.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,649
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Washwood Heath Nursery School
What is Washwood Heath Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Washwood Heath Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 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 Washwood Heath Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Washwood Heath Nursery School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Washwood Heath Nursery School?
Washwood Heath Nursery School has around 109 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Washwood Heath Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 40 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Washwood Heath Nursery School?
Washwood Heath Nursery School is at 201 Sladefield Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)