Hillfields Nursery School is a nursery school in Coventry, 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.
Hillfields Nursery School currently has around 148 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.6% boys and 57.4% girls. Around 0.0% 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 african pupils forming the largest group at around 17.6%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.5%
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: | Clifton Street, Coventry, CV1 5GR |
| Website: | www.hillfieldscoventry.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476228174 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Fiona Brinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103633 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 148 |
| Number of Boys: | 63 |
| Number of Girls: | 85 |
| African | 17.60% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.90% | 22 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.50% | 17 |
| Indian | 10.10% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 10.10% | 15 |
| White British | 8.80% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 6.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 9 |
| Other Black | 6.10% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street , CV1 5GU | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Primary School George Street , CV1 4HB | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Junior School George Street , CV1 4HB | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Coventry Extended Centre Swanswell Extended Learning Centre , Bath Street CV1 5DG | - not rated | 144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Muslim School 283-287 Stoney Stanton Road , CV1 4FR | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School Smith-Clarke Ward , Stoney Stanton Road CV1 4FH | - not rated | 601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 903 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.