# Fairytales Nursery

Fairytales Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6NR, in Great Barr, Sandwell. It is registered for 53 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 73 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairytales-nursery-ey431536  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6NR
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 0121 713 1663
- Website: https://www.fairytales-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY431536

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431536

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY431536). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431536)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431536)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431536)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/146538)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 6 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.546740,-1.934570

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Red House Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Red House Park Play Areas, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Red House Park Play Areas, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sandwell there are about 4.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 73 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ferndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Calshot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hamstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Santos Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/santos-day-nurseries-ey544159) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Valers Pre-school Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-valers-pre-school-committee-ey411052) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Angels Day Nursery Great Barr](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-day-nursery-great-barr-2549333) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [5 Star Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/5-star-day-nursery-2597604) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-day-nursery-birmingham-limited-ey412023) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Tower Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tower-hill-nursery-ey500560) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fairytales Nursery's opening hours?

Fairytales Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fairytales Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairytales Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairytales Nursery take?

Fairytales Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fairytales Nursery?

Hamstead (Birmingham) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fairytales Nursery?

You can call 0121 713 1663 and visit www.fairytales-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431536)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fairytales+Nursery+-+Great+Barr&query_place_id=ChIJJev0Qh2jcEgRxt2reIAKz6A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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