# Rackets Pre-School Nursery

Rackets Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at E.A.L.T.S, 14A Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR, in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rackets-pre-school-nursery-227182  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: E.A.L.T.S, 14A Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0121 454 2846
- Website: http://www.rackets-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 227182

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 26 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 22 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 24 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227182

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2000 (Reference 227182). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227182)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 26 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227182)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227182)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30

## Getting there

Address: E.A.L.T.S, 14A Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.466031,-1.931280

- Station: Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 0.5 miles
- Station: Five Ways, 0.8 miles
- Station: Five Ways (West Midlands Metro), 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston High School for Girls |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hallfield School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St George's School Edgbaston |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Norfolk House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Priory School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Edgbaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-edgbaston-ey474103) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Highfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-day-nursery-405361) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Yellow Penguin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-penguin-ey543756) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Edgbaston Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-nursery-school-2685597) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Norfolk House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norfolk-house-nursery-ey478000) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Edgbaston Grange Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-grange-day-nursery-ey284917) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rackets Pre-School Nursery's opening hours?

Rackets Pre-School Nursery opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rackets Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Rackets Pre-School Nursery was inspected on 26 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Rackets Pre-School Nursery take?

Rackets Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rackets Pre-School Nursery?

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rackets Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 0121 454 2846 and visit www.rackets-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227182)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rackets+Pre+School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpYxrkay9cEgRm2R1uBqR8v0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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