Highfield Nursery School, based in Birmingham, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 0 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.
Highfield Nursery School currently has around 159 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 23.1% 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 majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (67.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Highfield Road, Birmingham, B8 3QF |
| Website: | www.hifieldn.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01216754617 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sharon Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103125 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 0 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 159 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| Pakistani | 67.90% | 108 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.90% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 5.00% | 8 |
| African | 4.40% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White British | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 29 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 33 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Junior Infant and Nursery School Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.