# In The Woods In The Woods is a full-day nursery at Surestart, 2 Chelmsley Circle, Birmingham, B37 5UH, in Fordbridge, Solihull. It is registered for 80 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 Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-woods-ey553140 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Surestart, 2 Chelmsley Circle, Birmingham, B37 5UH - Registered places: 80 - Ofsted URN: EY553140 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 11 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 | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 11 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 12 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553140 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY553140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553140) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553140) - Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553140) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1529748) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Surestart, 2 Chelmsley Circle, Birmingham, B37 5UH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.479845,-1.740290 - 20 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Queen’s Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Meriden Park, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Meriden Adventure Playground, 0.3 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 Solihull there are about 3.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Coleshill Heath School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Fordbridge Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Windy Arbor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Marston Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Marston Green Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Angels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-2568168) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-woodland-trails-day-nursery-ey541487) | Outstanding | | 07:15–18:15 | 0.5 miles | | [Child 1st Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-day-nursery-250129) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [The Mulberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-day-nursery-ey538628) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Beechwood Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-childcare-limited-250020) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Whitesmore Wise Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitesmore-wise-owls-nursery-ey319675) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is In The Woods's Ofsted rating? In The Woods was inspected on 11 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 Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can In The Woods take? In The Woods is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to In The Woods? Marston Green is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553140) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.