Weoley Castle Nursery School
URN: 103133 • Birmingham B29 5QD
Overview
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lesley Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214271058
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 109 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham B29 5QD
Summary
Weoley Castle Nursery School, located in Birmingham, is a local authority nursery catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 4 years. With a current enrolment of 191 children, the school prioritises emotional well-being and inclusivity, aiming to create a nurturing environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school embraces a community-focused ethos, fostering strong relationships with families to support children's development.
The nursery follows the High/Scope approach, which promotes independent learning and creativity through structured daily routines. This method allows children to explore, take risks, and construct their own knowledge in a safe setting. Assessment practices are designed to be reflective and informative, ensuring that learning is tailored to individual needs.
Weoley Castle Nursery School is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through collaborative partnerships with families. The school actively promotes the voice and participation of children and parents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education that values community involvement and shared learning experiences.
The nursery follows the High/Scope approach, which promotes independent learning and creativity through structured daily routines. This method allows children to explore, take risks, and construct their own knowledge in a safe setting. Assessment practices are designed to be reflective and informative, ensuring that learning is tailored to individual needs.
Weoley Castle Nursery School is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through collaborative partnerships with families. The school actively promotes the voice and participation of children and parents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education that values community involvement and shared learning experiences.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SEND-Co-production-Framework-Charter_short_final-1.pdf (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Parent feedback Autumn 2023. (download)
- Nurture school letter to children November 23. (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 191 | 106 | 85 | 13.20 | |
2024-09-11 | 170 | 93 | 77 | 6.50 | |
2023-09-11 | 158 | 73 | 85 | 15.80 | |
2022-09-11 | 158 | 73 | 85 | 15.80 | |
2021-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 18.40 | |
2020-09-11 | 209 | 103 | 106 | 10.90 |
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