# Hopscotch Pre-school

Hopscotch Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at St. Francis Community Centre, Sycamore Road, Bournville, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2AA, in Bournville, Birmingham. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 09:30–14:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-ey218161  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Francis Community Centre, Sycamore Road, Bournville, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2AA
- Opening hours: 09:30–14:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07810 743421
- Website: https://stfranciscentre.co.uk/hopscotch-pre-school
- Ofsted URN: EY218161

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 January 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218161

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2002 (Reference EY218161). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218161)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218161)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218161)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:30–14:30

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis Community Centre, Sycamore Road, Bournville, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.429671,-1.935044

- Station: Bournville, 0.4 miles
- Station: Selly Oak, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bournville Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cadbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stirchley Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Cotteridge Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Muntz Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maple House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stirchley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cherry Oak School |  | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-day-nursery-ey286105) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Stirchley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-stirchley-2785997) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Selly Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-selly-oak-2570346) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Selly Wick Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selly-wick-preschool-playgroup-ey419205) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Railway Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-childrens-day-nursery-ey494524) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School St Edwards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-st-edwards-2886187) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hopscotch Pre-school's opening hours?

Hopscotch Pre-school opens 09:30–14:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Hopscotch Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Pre-school take?

Hopscotch Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hopscotch Pre-school?

Bournville is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hopscotch Pre-school?

You can call 07810 743421 and visit stfranciscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218161)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ0SQ9rni-cEgRGnWmljDaeuw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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