Located in Cambridge, Brunswick Nursery School is a nursery school, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. 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.
Brunswick Nursery School currently has around 81 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.8% boys and 43.2% girls. Around 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. other white pupils make up about 24.7% , followed by other mixed at 16%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Young Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LZ |
| Website: | www.brunswick.cambs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01223508790 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruth Holman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110596 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 81 |
| Number of Boys: | 46 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| White British | 33.30% | 27 |
| Other White | 24.70% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 16.00% | 13 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 4.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 795 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 943 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance 14 George IV Street , Thomas House CB2 1HH | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.