Castle Vale Nursery School is a nursery school in Birmingham, 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.
Castle Vale Nursery School currently has around 159 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.1% boys and 57.9% girls. Around 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.7%). caribbean pupils make up about 11.9%
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: | Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DU |
| Website: | https://www.castlevalenursery.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01216757578 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Christina Meakin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103144 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 159 |
| Number of Boys: | 67 |
| Number of Girls: | 92 |
| White British | 59.70% | 95 |
| Caribbean | 11.90% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.50% | 12 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 6 |
| African | 3.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chivenor Primary School Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7JA | - not rated | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chivenor Junior and Infant School Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7JA | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.