# Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)

Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) is a full-day nursery at St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert's Place, Castle Vale, B35 7PL, in Castle Vale, Birmingham. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-castle-vale-2742035  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert's Place, Castle Vale, B35 7PL
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07491 977158
- Ofsted URN: 2742035

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2742035). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1634738)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert's Place, Castle Vale, B35 7PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.520782,-1.784414

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Centre Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Innsworth Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Birmingham there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Topcliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Vale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chivenor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Minworth Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gunter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Walmley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Nursery Walmley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-walmley-ey489802) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-ey402935) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-2545961) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Prime Time 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prime-time-3-2721195) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seesaws-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-228931) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Bambams at The Firs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambams-at-the-firs-2804481) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)'s opening hours?

Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)'s Ofsted rating?

Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) take?

Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)?

Water Orton is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)?

You can call 07491 977158.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+%7C+Castle+Vale&query_place_id=ChIJxakapielcEgRF36enlp7cl8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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