# Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School

Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Layca Community Centre, Stretton Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2RL, in Shirley Heath, Solihull. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lighthall-under-fives-pre-school-2624073  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Layca Community Centre, Stretton Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2RL
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 0121 744 5128
- Ofsted URN: 2624073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2624073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624073)
- 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/16/2624073)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1876147)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Layca Community Centre, Stretton Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.398915,-1.831660

- Station: Shirley, 0.6 miles
- Station: Whitlocks End, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hazel Oak School |  | 4–19 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Burman Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kingswood School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shirley Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dickens Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mad Hatters Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mad-hatters-day-nursery-ltd-ey477168) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Active Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-angels-day-nursery-ey401102) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-natural-childcare-company-shirley-2496930) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [LittleU PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleu-preschool-ey348264) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Shirley) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-shirley-ltd-ey338609) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Solihull Stratford Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-solihull-stratford-court-ey437526) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School take?

Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School?

Shirley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School?

You can call 0121 744 5128.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624073)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lighthall+under+Fives+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ1cdGbwe5cEgRx9YcSjHUXN4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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