# Footsteps Stafford

Footsteps Stafford is a full-day nursery at Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA, in Broadeye, Staffordshire. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-stafford-ey542647  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://footstepsnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/stafford-day-nursery-preschool
- Run by: [Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542647

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 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.

Inspection history:

- 9 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542647). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.802131,-2.124282

- Station: Stafford, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rowley Park Sports Stadium, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## 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

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford |  | 5–13 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castlechurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Burleyfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-n-learn-nurseries-limited-2750902) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Honeybuns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybuns-day-nursery-ey339367) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stafford-2522405) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stafford-2676232) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dollymixtures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-2890559) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dollymixtures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-ey104370) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Footsteps Stafford Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Stafford take?

Footsteps Stafford is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Stafford?

Footsteps Stafford is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Stafford?

Stafford is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Stafford?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit footstepsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Stafford+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJu-iV0HFxekgRHQJGnqZ3XGQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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