# Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church

Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church is a full-day nursery at St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LN, in Knowle, Solihull. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-group-at-knowle-parish-church-ey429354  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LN
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY429354

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429354

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY429354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429354)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429354)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429354)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.388512,-1.734433

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Knowle Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Solihull there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Dorridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Springfield House Community Special School |  | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Arden | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Knowle)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-knowle-2833473) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Hampton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampton-nursery-ey282455) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Doodles preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodles-preschool-2650129) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Courtyard Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-courtyard-nursery-school-ey548905) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [The Organic Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-organic-explorers-2700833) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bentley Manor Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bentley-manor-childcare-centre-2496929) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church take?

Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church?

Dorridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429354)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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