👨🏫Head Teacher's Welcome
Welcome to Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School.
2024 marked a special milestone for me — ten years as Head Teacher here, and ten years since we became an Academy. It's a privilege to lead a school with such a rich history and a strong sense of community for so long.
Our vision is to provide a Caring, Inspiring, Nurturing and Successful environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.
Although we're based in the heart of Birmingham, visitors often comment on the warm, village-school feel of Cottesbrooke. That atmosphere is built on strong relationships — with families, with other schools, and above all, with our children. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive school where every child’s background is respected and celebrated.
This website aims to give you a sense of what life at Cottesbrooke is like, and to provide the information you need as part of our school community. But nothing beats seeing it for yourself — we always welcome visitors and would be delighted to show you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Mr Will Loughlin
Head Teacher
Mr Loughlin
Head Teacher
🏫 About Us
Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School has served the local community since 1933. Many of our families have long-standing ties with the school, and we’re proud to have past pupils return as parents and even grandparents.
We are rated Good by Ofsted and recognised as a positive, inclusive school where pupils enjoy learning, behave well and feel safe. Our dedicated staff team work hard to ensure every child develops the academic foundations and life skills they need for a bright future.
🧒👦🏽 Who We Teach
We provide education for children aged 3 to 7, covering:
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Nursery (part-time and full-time places) – up to 78 children (39 in each morning and afternoon session)
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Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – 90 children per year group, across three classes
Each class is led by a qualified teacher, with skilled teaching assistants supporting learning across the school.
📚 What We Teach
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Nursery and Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
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Year 1 and Year 2 follow the National Curriculum
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We prioritise early reading, writing and maths while building curiosity, creativity and confidence through a broad and balanced curriculum
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Our CUBS Values underpin all learning and help children grow as kind, respectful and resilient individuals
🤝 How We Work With Families
We believe education works best when parents and school work together. We offer:
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Three formal parent consultation opportunities each year
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An open-door policy for additional meetings or conversations
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Workshops and classes for parents/carers on a range of topics including healthy eating, EAL, early literacy and numeracy, and positive parenting
Our Pastoral Manager also helps families access wider support — from housing and debt advice to parenting groups and emotional wellbeing services.
🌱 Beyond the Classroom
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A range of after-school clubs, including sports funded through our Sports Premium
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A thriving fundraising group (Cottesbrooke Infant School Supporters - CISS) who help fund projects like our sensory room and playground improvements. Parents and Carers are automatically members and are welcome to attend meetings
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A freshly prepared hot meal every day, with vegetarian, halal and non-halal options, themed celebration meals and a rotating three-week menu
🌍 Our Ethos
We are proudly inclusive and culturally diverse, and we teach our children to value fairness, kindness and difference. We aim to nurture not just academic success, but emotional intelligence, empathy and social confidence — preparing our pupils for the world ahead.
For more information about Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School please have a look around our website or refer to the School Prospectus and the School Development Plan.
