# Little Smarties Academy Limited

Little Smarties Academy Limited is a full-day nursery at 218 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B20 2RE, in Lozells, Birmingham. It is registered for 47 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-academy-limited-ey467307  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 218 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B20 2RE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 0121 679 1355
- Website: http://littlesmartiesacademy.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY467307

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 2024, 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/EY467307

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY467307). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467307)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467307)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467307)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/853965)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 218 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B20 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.508230,-1.919518

- Station: Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), 0.9 miles
- Station: Perry Barr, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Handsworth Park, under 0.1 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Welford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mayfield School |  | 3–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westminster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early years Day Nursery Handsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-day-nursery-handsworth-2791329) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lime Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-2573494) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey486440) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Precious Wings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-wings-2579222) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Start Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-childcare-ey455064) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Small Talk Nurseries Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ltd-ey390736) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Smarties Academy Limited's opening hours?

Little Smarties Academy Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Smarties Academy Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Smarties Academy Limited Good at its inspection on 28 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Smarties Academy Limited take?

Little Smarties Academy Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Smarties Academy Limited?

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Smarties Academy Limited?

You can call 0121 679 1355 and visit littlesmartiesacademy.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467307)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Smarties+Academy+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJ3y2Z0s-8cEgRg6MWZYBruDs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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