# Footsteps Nursery & Forest school

Footsteps Nursery & Forest school is a full-day nursery at Sandy Hill Farm, Fradley Junction, Alrewas, DE13 7DW, in Alrewas & Fradley, Staffordshire. It is registered for 114 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-forest-school-2588109  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandy Hill Farm, Fradley Junction, Alrewas, DE13 7DW
- Registered places: 114
- Run by: [Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2588109

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 February 2026. 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 | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 2 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 2 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588109

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2588109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588109)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 2 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588109)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588109)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandy Hill Farm, Fradley Junction, Alrewas, DE13 7DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.724752,-1.787479

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Options Trent Acres School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Pre School Play and Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-play-and-learn-218625) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Catkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catkins-nursery-ey490339) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery and Pre-School -Lichfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-day-nursery-and-pre-school-lichfield-ey434118) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.7 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery Pre School - Yoxall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-day-nursery-pre-school-yoxall-218442) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Boley Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boley-park-pre-school-218099) | Good |  | 09:15–12:30 | 3.2 miles |
| [Humpties@StMichael's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpties-stmichaels-218296) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Footsteps Nursery & Forest school's Ofsted rating?

Footsteps Nursery & Forest school was inspected on 2 February 2026 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 Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery & Forest school take?

Footsteps Nursery & Forest school is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Nursery & Forest school?

Footsteps Nursery & Forest school is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588109)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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