# The Oaks Day Nursery

The Oaks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Oaks Day Nursery, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LG, in Selly Oak, Birmingham. It is registered for 120 children. It opens 07:30–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by University of Birmingham.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-day-nursery-ey286105  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Oaks Day Nursery, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LG
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 0121 414 7999
- Website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/our-campus/services-facilities/day-nurseries/the-oaks
- Run by: [University of Birmingham](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/university-of-birmingham)
- Ofsted URN: EY286105

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 February 2023, 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/EY286105

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY286105). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286105)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286105)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286105)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/601834)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:45

## Getting there

Address: The Oaks Day Nursery, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.434084,-1.943767

- Station: Selly Oak, 0.6 miles
- Station: Bournville, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bournville Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Selly Oak Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maple House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cherry Oak School |  | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bournville School | All-through | 4–16 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees At Selly Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-selly-oak-2570346) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hopscotch Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-ey218161) | Good |  | 09:30–14:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Railway Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-childrens-day-nursery-ey494524) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Selly Wick Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selly-wick-preschool-playgroup-ey419205) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Foundations Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-day-nursery-509482) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School St Edwards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-st-edwards-2886187) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Oaks Day Nursery's opening hours?

The Oaks Day Nursery opens 07:30–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Oaks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Oaks Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Oaks Day Nursery take?

The Oaks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Oaks Day Nursery?

The Oaks Day Nursery is run by University of Birmingham, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Oaks Day Nursery?

Selly Oak is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Oaks Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 414 7999 and visit www.birmingham.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286105)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Oaks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD-GYD9m9cEgRfKz5ArAHzWo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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