Best 3 Nursery schools in Staffordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Oaklands Nursery School (Nursery) in Newcastle; Bentilee Nursery School (Nursery) in Stoke-on-Trent; Hednesford Nursery School (Nursery) in Cannock — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Oaklands Nursery School, Bentilee Nursery School and Hednesford Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Newcastle, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cannock, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Oaklands Nursery School), published Feb 2013. The lowest is 2 (Hednesford Nursery School), published Sep 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Hednesford Nursery School (Sep 2022). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 100, typical FSM 0–5%, range 0–5%–10–15%; across local authorities including Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Oaklands Nursery School ST5 0EX	Bentilee Nursery School ST2 0HW	Hednesford Nursery School WS12 1AR
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0EX	Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST2 0HW	Cannock Staffordshire WS12 1AR
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Feb 2013	1 7 Dec 2012	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire (860)	Stoke-on-Trent (861)	Staffordshire (860)
Website	www.oaklands.staffs.sch.uk	www.bentileenursery.co.uk	www.hednesford.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01782987075	01782235065	01543227090
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Oaklands Nursery School

ST5 0EX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Newcastle
Staffordshire
ST5 0EX
Ofsted: 1 15 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.oaklands.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01782987075

Bentilee Nursery School

ST2 0HW

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST2 0HW
Ofsted: 1 7 Dec 2012
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Stoke-on-Trent (861)
Website: www.bentileenursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01782235065

Hednesford Nursery School

WS12 1AR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 1AR
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.hednesford.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01543227090

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.