What year groups does Lane Head Nursery School teach?

Lane Head Nursery School teaches children aged 3 to 5. It is a nursery school in Willenhall.

Who is the headteacher of Lane Head Nursery School?

The headteacher of Lane Head Nursery School is Mrs Cathy Draper, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Lane Head Nursery School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Lane Head Nursery School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Lane Head Nursery School?

Lane Head Nursery School has 75 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 5.

Is Lane Head Nursery School a faith school?

No. Lane Head Nursery School has no designated religious character.

Does Lane Head Nursery School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Lane Head Nursery School as having nursery classes.

Who runs Lane Head Nursery School?

Lane Head Nursery School is part of the Short Heath Federation federation. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Lane Head Nursery School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Lane Head Nursery School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Lane Head Nursery School

Lane Head Nursery School

High Road, Willenhall, WV12 4JQ

Phase: Nursery
School type: Local authority nursery school
Ages: 3 to 5
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Cathy Draper
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Federation: Short Heath Federation
Constituency: Wolverhampton North East
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Pupils on roll: 75
URN: 104139
Local authority: Walsall
Website: School website
Telephone: 01902368940

About this school

Lane Head Nursery School is a nursery school in Willenhall. It teaches children aged 3 to 5 and has 75 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 7 May 2025 · short inspection

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 7 May 2025, where inspectors found that standards have been maintained. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Lane Head Nursery School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	83
2023/24	77
2024/25	78

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
English as an additional language: 23.1%

Location

Nearby schools

Ashmore Park Nursery School
Nursery · Wolverhampton

1.3 miles
Sandbank Nursery School
Nursery · Walsall

1.6 miles
Alumwell Nursery School
Nursery · Walsall

1.6 miles
Valley Nursery School
Nursery · Walsall

2.1 miles
Millfields Nursery School
Nursery · Walsall

2.2 miles

Other schools in Willenhall

Barcroft Academy Primary
Fibbersley Park Academy Primary
Lodge Farm Primary School Primary
New Invention Infant School Primary
New Invention Learning Academy Primary
Pool Hayes Primary School Primary
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Primary
Short Heath Junior School Primary
St Giles Church of England Primary School Primary
Stow Heath Primary School Primary
Woodlands Academy of Learning Primary
Pool Hayes Academy Secondary

Common questions

What year groups does Lane Head Nursery School teach?: Lane Head Nursery School teaches children aged 3 to 5. It is a nursery school in Willenhall.
Who is the headteacher of Lane Head Nursery School?: The headteacher of Lane Head Nursery School is Mrs Cathy Draper, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Lane Head Nursery School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Lane Head Nursery School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Lane Head Nursery School?: Lane Head Nursery School has 75 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 5.
Is Lane Head Nursery School a faith school?: No. Lane Head Nursery School has no designated religious character.
Does Lane Head Nursery School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Lane Head Nursery School as having nursery classes.
Who runs Lane Head Nursery School?: Lane Head Nursery School is part of the Short Heath Federation federation. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Lane Head Nursery School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Lane Head Nursery School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 29 June 2026.