# Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common

Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common is a full-day nursery at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FS, in Balsall Common, Solihull. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-day-nursery-balsall-common-ey364440  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FS
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01676 532298
- Website: http://www.pathwaysnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pathways-nurseries-and-childcare-centres-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY364440

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 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/EY364440

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY364440). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364440)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364440)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364440)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.384958,-1.651073

- Station: Berkswell, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lavender Hall Lane Open Space, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Heart of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (Concerns) (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beatle Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beatle-woods-ey548792) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Pathways Day Nursery - Honiley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-day-nursery-honiley-2852839) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Hedgerow Nursery Limited 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgerow-nursery-limited-1-ey540415) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Big Adventure Coventry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-big-adventure-coventry-2641114) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Westwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-day-nursery-ey290857) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Hedgehogs Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hedgehogs-childrens-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2837369) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common take?

Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common?

Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common is run by Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common?

Berkswell is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common?

You can call 01676 532298 and visit www.pathwaysnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364440)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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