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Nursery at Edgbaston High School for Girls
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Balance bikes, outdoor instruments and story-building give Westbourne's early years provision a character beyond classroom tables. Nursery sits within Edgbaston High School for Girls' preparatory department in Birmingham. Girls can join from two, subject to being ready physically, socially and emotionally for learning away from home.
At the ISI inspection of 13 to 15 January 2026, Nursery had 27 children across three classes. That is a dated enrolment figure, rather than a measure of available places. The early years findings describe children developing confidence and independence, with activities adapted to their individual needs.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) brings together communication, physical development and learning to get along with others. Here, the January 2026 early years findings give those aims concrete form: conversation and questions build language, while hunting for hidden toy dinosaurs gives children something tangible to count. These are findings across early years, rather than a timetable for every nursery class.
Letter learning involves movement as well as pencil work. An ostrich outline becomes a finger-tracing activity before children try writing its initial letter. Classroom role play includes a shop and post office, where handling real coins connects numbers with everyday exchanges. Such activities give abstract ideas a practical starting point.
Outside, tricycles and balance bikes support coordination, while musical instruments provide opportunities to make sounds together. Structured PE adds another strand of physical learning. Cutting and sticking shapes develops practical skills through making patterns.
Stories also become shared construction projects. Children have built a bridge while acting out The Three Billy Goats Gruff, combining imaginative play with cooperation. The emphasis is on doing, talking and trying things together.
Individual understanding matters here. In January 2026, early years leaders consulted parents and staff regularly about children's interests and needs; children made good progress while gaining confidence. For families, this connects conversations with adults to the way activities are planned.
Kindness is taught through everyday interactions. Adults model considerate behaviour, and children practise listening during group discussions and helping to put resources away. Praise and stickers reinforce expectations in early years. These small routines make cooperation part of the day.
The same inspection found that early years safeguarding requirements were followed: access to the premises was secure, and digital devices were stored away during school hours. Early years supervision was appropriate. The inspection also confirmed sufficient first aid cover, with paediatric qualifications held by staff working in early years.
Lunch is a compulsory, separately charged part of provision, billed by term. Families should include it when considering the school’s current charges.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Ask admissions to confirm the progression requirements for existing nursery pupils. Applications for a Reception start use the school's Admissions Portal. Reception applicants attend a pre-admission assessment involving individual and group activities. Early reading, writing and mathematics are not prerequisites for that assessment.
Keep the admissions decision distinct from a child's familiarity with Westbourne. An existing nursery place should not be treated as confirmation of the next place.
Enquiries can go through the preparatory admissions page or to admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.uk, with telephone contact on 0121 454 5831. An informal nursery pre-admission visit lasts up to an hour: the child spends time with a senior teacher and her prospective group while parents can discuss their questions. This is an admissions visit, rather than a settling-in programme.
Withdrawal notice. Leaving requires one full term's written notice to the Headmistress; otherwise a full term's tuition fee becomes payable. This affects families considering a change of setting. Contact the school for current charges.
Girls can join from two, once they are physically, emotionally and socially ready for learning away from home.
In January 2026, Nursery had 27 children in three classes. This was enrolment at that time, not capacity.
The January 2026 findings include balance bikes, tricycles and outdoor musical instruments, supporting coordination and creative play.
No. Ask admissions to confirm the progression requirements for existing nursery pupils. Applications for a Reception start use the school's Admissions Portal.
Lunches are compulsory and charged separately by term. Contact the school for current charges.
