# The Annex

The Annex is a full-day nursery at 32A Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8BH, in Yardley Fields, Birmingham. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-annex-ey297165  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32A Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8BH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0121 603 8245
- Ofsted URN: EY297165

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 11 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 26 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297165

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY297165). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297165)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297165)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297165)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 32A Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.480305,-1.811829

- Station: Stechford, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bordesley Green East Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cotterills Lane Public Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stechford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Oval School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Washwood Heath Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Tots Learning Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-learning-daycare-2859751) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Head Start Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-229214) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-nursery-ey406022) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dainty Little Hands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dainty-little-hands-2792053) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cubs Corner Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-corner-ltd-2818256) |  |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Flying High Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-high-nursery-school-ey552851) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Annex's opening hours?

The Annex opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Annex's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Annex Good at its inspection on 11 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Annex take?

The Annex is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Annex?

Stechford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Annex?

You can call 0121 603 8245.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297165)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Annex+%28First+Steps%29&query_place_id=ChIJKVW_r_a6cEgRrDO7OemKdnw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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