# First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust

First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust is a full-day nursery at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, SMETHWICK, B66 4ND, in Cape Hill, Sandwell. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-collegiate-academy-trust-ey280454  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, SMETHWICK, B66 4ND
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shireland-collegiate-academy-trust)
- Ofsted URN: EY280454

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, 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/EY280454

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY280454). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280454)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280454)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280454)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/56409)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, SMETHWICK, B66 4ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.483055,-1.963874

- Station: Smethwick Rolfe Street, 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Montague Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Rooftop Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cape Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bearwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| George Dixon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Victoria Park Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Edgbaston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-day-nursery-ey563189) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-255142) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Conifers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conifers-day-nursery-ey551849) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Greencoat Nursery - Bearwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greencoat-nursery-bearwood-2829277) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Baby Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-steps-daycare-2716206) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Steppers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steppers-pre-school-2571063) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust take?

First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust?

First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust is run by Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust?

Smethwick Rolfe Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280454)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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