# Footsteps Nursery

Footsteps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB, in Oswestry, Shropshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ey257595  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01691 688007
- Ofsted URN: EY257595

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, 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/EY257595

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY257595). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257595)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257595)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257595)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.854010,-3.038070

- Park: Plas Ffynnon Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Eaton Field & Pond, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 1–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oswestry School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Morda CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Marches School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-church-of-england-academy-ladybirds-2859229) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kidszone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidszone-nursery-2639522) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oswestry School Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-school-prepcare-nursery-ey539553) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oswestry Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-methodist-church-pre-school-224157) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns @ Our Lady & St Oswalds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-our-lady-and-st-oswalds-ey232143) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Morda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morda-pre-school-2719840) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Footsteps Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery take?

Footsteps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery?

You can call 01691 688007.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257595)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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