# The Cradle Nursery

The Cradle Nursery is a full-day nursery at 169 - 171 Somerset Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2JF, in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-2784638  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 169 - 171 Somerset Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2JF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0121 554 6851
- Ofsted URN: 2784638

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 1 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784638

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2784638). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784638)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784638)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784638)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 5 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1875567)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 169 - 171 Somerset Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.514241,-1.933672

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Handsworth Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hamstead Hall Play Area, 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 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Grestone Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hamilton School |  | 4–15 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ilm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilm-day-nursery-ey537283) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Small Talk Nurseries Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ltd-ey390736) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-handsworth-wood-2698812) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Early years Day Nursery Handsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-day-nursery-handsworth-2791329) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Khalsa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/khalsa-nursery-2871146) |  |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Olive Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-2621772) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Cradle Nursery's opening hours?

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

### What is The Cradle Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Cradle Nursery was inspected on 1 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Cradle Nursery take?

The Cradle Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Cradle Nursery?

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cradle Nursery?

You can call 0121 554 6851.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784638)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cradle+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMXEHDAC9cEgRBPtovr90s6Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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