# RAFA Kidz Shawbury

RAFA Kidz Shawbury is a full-day nursery at Royal Air Force, Shawbury, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4DZ, in Shawbury, Shropshire. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong 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-shawbury-2782631  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royal Air Force, Shawbury, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4DZ
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2782631

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782631

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782631). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782631)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782631)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782631)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1701920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royal Air Force, Shawbury, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.792705,-2.657467

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers At Hadnall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-at-hadnall-2523740) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Hazles Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazles-farm-508021) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [High Ercall Day Nursery And Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-ercall-day-nursery-and-holiday-club-ey550759) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Shrewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-shrewsbury-2640674) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-ltd-ey256469) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Explorers Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2680225) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

RAFA Kidz Shawbury was inspected on 15 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Shawbury take?

RAFA Kidz Shawbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Shawbury?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782631)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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