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Valley Nursery School
Blakenall Heath, Blakenall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1HT, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
173
Ages
2–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this nursery provides a strong foundation for children aged 2-4. The high LocaleIQ score of 93.3 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting its quality and reputation within the community. While there is limited published data on specific academic progress, the positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Black African6.9%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black Other4.0%
Asian Other3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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52.61458, -1.99040 · WS3 1HT
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104137
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Valley Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2012.
Is Valley Nursery School a good school?
Valley Nursery School scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Valley Nursery School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Valley Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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