# Wise Owls Nursery

Wise Owls Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wheatfield Close, Smithswood, Birmingham, B36 0QP, in Kingshurst, Solihull. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Whitesmore Neighbourhood Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-ey444768  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wheatfield Close, Smithswood, Birmingham, B36 0QP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Run by: [Whitesmore Neighbourhood Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whitesmore-neighbourhood-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY444768

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 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/EY444768

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY444768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444768)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444768)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444768)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1529399)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Wheatfield Close, Smithswood, Birmingham, B36 0QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.501516,-1.745547

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Forest Oak School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Merstone School |  | 2–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingshurst-caterpillars-cio-2629214) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bosworth Wood Community Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosworth-wood-community-day-nursery-cic-2653220) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-nursery-ey538557) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey478240) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Brambles of Yorkswood (Nursery and Out of School Club)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-of-yorkswood-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2784802) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Treehouse Of Water Orton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-of-water-orton-2574014) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Wise Owls Nursery's opening hours?

Wise Owls Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Wise Owls Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wise Owls Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wise Owls Nursery take?

Wise Owls Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wise Owls Nursery?

Wise Owls Nursery is run by Whitesmore Neighbourhood Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Wise Owls Nursery?

Water Orton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444768)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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