Bentilee Nursery School is a nursery school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bentilee Nursery School currently has around 61 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.2%. other white pupils make up about 19.7% , followed by african at 13.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0HW |
| Website: | www.bentileenursery.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01782235065 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Juliet Levingstone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123970 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 61 |
| Number of Boys: | 32 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| White British | 49.20% | 30 |
| Other White | 19.70% | 12 |
| African | 13.10% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School Aylesbury Road , Bucknall ST2 0LY | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy Aylesbury Road , Bentilee ST2 0LY | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Court Academy Beverley Drive , Bentilee ST2 0QD | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Court Primary School Beverley Drive , Bentilee ST2 0QD | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Primary School Beverley Drive , Ubberley ST2 0QD | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell High School Business & Enterprise College Corneville Road , Bucknall ST2 9EY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaffected Pupils Project C/O Mitchell High School , Corneville Road ST2 9EY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ed-Start Bucknall Youth and Community Centre , Willeton Street ST2 9JA | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.