# RAFA Kidz Cosford

RAFA Kidz Cosford is a full-day nursery at D C A E, Cosford, Albrighton, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV7 3EX, in Shifnal Rural, Shropshire. It is registered for 98 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 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 is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-cosford-2782632  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: D C A E, Cosford, Albrighton, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV7 3EX
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01902 504570
- Website: https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/cosford/
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2782632

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 May 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782632

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782632). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782632)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782632)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782632)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1701919)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: D C A E, Cosford, Albrighton, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV7 3EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.649674,-2.303896

- Station: Cosford, 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 Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-group-224192) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Birchfield Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchfield-prepcare-nursery-ey539551) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-ey267474) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Country Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-ey251062) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Old Bank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-bank-nursery-ey559207) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Childrensworld Shifnal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrensworld-shifnal-2856199) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Cosford's Ofsted rating?

RAFA Kidz Cosford was inspected on 11 May 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 RAFA Kidz Cosford take?

RAFA Kidz Cosford is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Cosford?

RAFA Kidz Cosford is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to RAFA Kidz Cosford?

Cosford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact RAFA Kidz Cosford?

You can call 01902 504570 and visit www.rafakidz.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782632)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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