Located in Cambridge, The Fields 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.
The Fields Nursery School currently has around 57 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 0.0% 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.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.9%. other white pupils make up about 22.8%
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: | Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01223518333 |
| 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: | 110593 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 57 |
| Number of Boys: | 28 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| White British | 43.90% | 25 |
| Other White | 22.80% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadows Primary School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 57 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Infant School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 57 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,922 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Muslim Secondary School CQC, Radegund Road , CB1 3RH | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Colette's Preparatory School Manor Farm Road , CB3 0RX | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.