# Flying High Nursery School

Flying High Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 48 Thornton Road, Birmingham, B8 2LG, in Ward End, Birmingham. It is registered for 75 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 34 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Flying High Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-high-nursery-school-ey552851  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 48 Thornton Road, Birmingham, B8 2LG
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0121 213 7336
- Website: http://www.flyinghighnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Flying High Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/flying-high-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY552851

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 2021, 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/EY552851

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY552851). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552851)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552851)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552851)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1060122)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 48 Thornton Road, Birmingham, B8 2LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.490725,-1.826693

- Station: Stechford, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ward End Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stechford Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cotterills Lane Public Open Space, 0.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sladefield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Washwood Heath Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ward End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nansen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Laugh N Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-n-learn-day-nursery-ey465236) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Al-Madina Nursery - Saltley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-madina-nursery-saltley-ey484163) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cubs Corner Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-corner-ltd-2818256) |  |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Prime Time Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prime-time-day-nursery-2721193) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Laugh N Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-n-learn-day-nursery-ey490165) | Requires improvement |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Head Start Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-229214) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Flying High Nursery School's opening hours?

Flying High Nursery School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Flying High Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flying High Nursery School Good at its inspection on 6 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Flying High Nursery School take?

Flying High Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Flying High Nursery School?

Flying High Nursery School is run by Flying High Nursery School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Flying High Nursery School?

Stechford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Flying High Nursery School?

You can call 0121 213 7336 and visit www.flyinghighnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552851)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flying+High+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoWOl0-O6cEgRNb6G8Y8sSxE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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