# Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch

Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch is a full-day nursery at 49 Swan Street, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RR, in Alvechurch, Worcestershire. It is registered for 75 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sandhills Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandhills-day-nursery-alvechurch-ey314384  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Swan Street, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RR
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0121 447 7219
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/sandhills-alvechurch/
- Run by: [Sandhills Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sandhills-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY314384

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 September 2023, 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/EY314384

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2005 (Reference EY314384). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314384)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314384)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314384)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/684440)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 49 Swan Street, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.349614,-1.958616

- Station: Alvechurch, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: George Road Playing Field, 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 Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Meadow First School & Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alvechurch And Bordesley Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alvechurch-and-bordesley-nursery-school-ey555795) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sandhills Day Nursery (Barnt Green)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandhills-day-nursery-barnt-green-ey314402) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Barnt Green Pirates Out Of School And Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnt-green-pirates-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-ey489591) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Magic Moments at Barnt Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-moments-at-barnt-green-ey340758) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Brockhill Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brockhill-barn-day-nursery-2865310) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Ragamuffins Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ragamuffins-day-nurseries-limited-ey545277) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch's opening hours?

Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch Good at its inspection on 7 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch take?

Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch?

Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch is run by Sandhills Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch?

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

### How do I contact Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch?

You can call 0121 447 7219 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314384)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandhills+Day+Nursery+Alvechurch&query_place_id=ChIJiUn5RPe_cEgRaiN_BupEAAg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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