# Priory Explorers

Priory Explorers is a full-day nursery at Priory Family Centre, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG, in Friar Park, Sandwell. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-explorers-ey545218  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priory Family Centre, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0121 505 5950
- Website: http://www.thefamilynurserycompany.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY545218

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, 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/EY545218

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545218)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545218)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545218)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Priory Family Centre, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.550807,-1.988666

- Station: Tame Bridge Parkway, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bescot Stadium, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hall Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Haywoods Nature Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sandwell there are about 4.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hall Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tameside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Park Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pennyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mesty Croft Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Legend Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legend-pre-school-ey477194) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Toddler House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-toddler-house-ey491540) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery West Bromwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-west-bromwich-ey491036) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-day-nursery-ey475516) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunny Skies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-skies-day-nursery-2792570) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery At Hateley Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-day-nursery-at-hateley-heath-ey434616) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Priory Explorers's opening hours?

Priory Explorers opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Priory Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Priory Explorers Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Priory Explorers take?

Priory Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Priory Explorers?

Tame Bridge Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Priory Explorers?

You can call 0121 505 5950 and visit www.thefamilynurserycompany.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545218)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Priory+Explorers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJV8rPw3iYcEgRVtzxBAw7ZuQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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