# Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO

Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO is a sessional pre-school at Kingshurst Primary School, School Close, Kingshurst, BIRMINGHAM, B37 6BN, in Kingshurst, Solihull. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingshurst-caterpillars-cio-2629214  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kingshurst Primary School, School Close, Kingshurst, BIRMINGHAM, B37 6BN
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 2629214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2023, 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/16/2629214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2629214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629214)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629214)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1529679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingshurst Primary School, School Close, Kingshurst, BIRMINGHAM, B37 6BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.495796,-1.749903

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingshurst Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kingfisher Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Forest Oak School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Merstone School |  | 2–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yorkswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brambles of Yorkswood (Nursery and Out of School Club)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-of-yorkswood-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2784802) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wise Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-ey444768) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey478240) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 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 |
| [Bumble Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-nursery-ey538557) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Bosworth Wood Community Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosworth-wood-community-day-nursery-cic-2653220) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO Good at its inspection on 2 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO take?

Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO?

Water Orton is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629214)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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