# The Courtyard Nursery School

The Courtyard Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Eastcote Place, Barston Lane, Solihull, B92 0HS, in Eastcote, Solihull. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-courtyard-nursery-school-ey548905  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eastcote Place, Barston Lane, Solihull, B92 0HS
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 0121 389 8678
- Website: https://www.pathwaysnursery.co.uk/courtyard-nursery-school/
- Run by: [Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pathways-nurseries-and-childcare-centres-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY548905

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/EY548905

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY548905). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548905)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548905)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548905)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1639866)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Eastcote Place, Barston Lane, Solihull, B92 0HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.410984,-1.717510

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fentham Endowed School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [George Fentham Before & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-fentham-before-and-after-school-club-261012) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hampton in Arden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampton-in-arden-pre-school-250053) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:15 | 1.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-group-at-knowle-parish-church-ey429354) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Knowle)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-knowle-2833473) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Solihull Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solihull-day-care-ey446801) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Organic Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-organic-explorers-2700833) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Courtyard Nursery School's opening hours?

The Courtyard Nursery School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Courtyard Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Courtyard Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Courtyard Nursery School take?

The Courtyard Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Courtyard Nursery School?

The Courtyard Nursery School is run by Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Courtyard Nursery School?

Hampton-in-Arden is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Courtyard Nursery School?

You can call 0121 389 8678 and visit www.pathwaysnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548905)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Courtyard+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJyc2jPee2cEgR0tN-QEJIj1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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