--- title: "Alphabets @ Cofton — Day Nursery in Birmingham" description: "Alphabets @ Cofton, a nursery in Birmingham. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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This rating gives parents an idea of the quality of care and education provided at the nursery." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I find fees for Alphabets @ Cofton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Alphabets @ Cofton does not publish its fees online. For detailed information on nursery fees and any available funding options, it's best to contact them directly. They'll be happy to provide you with all the pricing details you need." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours for Alphabets @ Cofton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Alphabets @ Cofton's pre-school operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 am until 2:45 pm. Their out-of-school club runs from 7:30 am to 9 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm during term time, and from 7:30 am to 5 pm during school holidays. 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Alphabets @ Cofton # Alphabets @ Cofton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Sept 2025) · Cofton Primary School, Wootton Road, Birmingham, B31 4ST · Birmingham Number of places 20 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Birmingham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cofton Primary School, situated in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Birmingham, strives to offer a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can excel socially, emotionally, and academically. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a happy and successful learning journey for each child, underpinned by four key values: kindness and respect, striving for one's best, taking responsibility, and pride in the school community. A close partnership between home and school is considered vital for pupils' progress, with parents and carers encouraged to engage with the school regarding their child's education. The school's extensive grounds facilitate outdoor learning, and it operates as a Forest School, alongside working towards Eco-School status and a silver Rights Respecting School Award. Cofton Primary welcomes children from various pre-school and nursery settings, ensuring a well-planned induction process to help children feel secure. The school also offers before and after-school care through its Alphabets club, run in collaboration with Longbridge Child Care Strategy, providing care from 7:30 am until school starts and after school until 6:00 pm, including holiday clubs. Additionally, there is an on-site breakfast club from 7:45 am, staffed by existing Cofton personnel, and after-school clubs run by Cofton staff until 5:15 pm. Our ethos We aim to create a school that is 'happy and successful', within which your child can flourish and develop to their full potential - socially, emotionally and academically. We have four simple values at Cofton - in order to be 'happy and successful', we must always: be kind and respectful; do our best; take responsibility; be proud of Cofton. Close links and a strong partnership between home and school are essential, in order to ensure that pupils make the best possible progress, whilst they are here at Cofton. What it's like Children are happy and content at this pre-school and receive warm welcomes from staff. Staff take time to get to know children and their families, helping all children to form good bonds with staff. Children play cooperatively and develop their hand-eye coordination through sensory play. Forest School Before & After School Club Eco-School Initiative Rights Respecting School ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.cofton.bham.sch.uk/admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Alphabets @ Cofton Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10413733 Lead inspector Katie Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288710)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313625) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.cofton.bham.sch.uk/) Cofton Primary School, Wootton Road, Birmingham, B31 4ST Opening hours Mon - Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.96902/52.39014/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Birmingham - [Day nurseries in Birmingham](/search?q=Birmingham) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=alphabets-cofton-b31-4st-ey313625) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 4 September 2025 · Katie Taylor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Actions the provider must take - keep and maintain accurate records for all safeguarding matters - ensure learning experiences and/or activities take into consideration children's learning needs and their next steps. What it's like to attend Children are happy and content at this pre-school and receive warm welcomes from staff. Staff take time to get to know children and their families, helping all children to form good bonds with staff. Children play cooperatively and develop their hand-eye coordination through sensory play. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and content and receive warm welcomes from staff. - Staff take time to get to know children and their families, supporting good bonds. - Children play cooperatively and develop hand-eye coordination through sensory play. - Staff generally meet the needs of children with SEND well, making timely referrals and creating individual plans. - Staff use the outside area well to help promote children's physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of routines, particularly during transitions, to ensure that all children have a clear understanding of what is expected of them - 2 strengthen the methods used to monitor staff practice with an aim to provide staff with the targeted support they require and to improve their teaching practice further. Inspection #10413733 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288710) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This is because some staff plan activities based solely on children's interests, rather than on children's learning needs and/or next steps. This does not support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good enough progress in their development. Staff generally meet the needs of children with SEND well. They make timely referrals and create individual plans with targets and strategies. This helps to ensure children receive the specialist help they require from other professionals. Outdoor space Staff use the outside area well to help promote children's physical skills. Children ride bikes and climb large apparatus in the garden, helping them practise balance and coordination. Inspection history Date: July 2010 - September 2025 Requires improvement - February 2020 Good - July 2015 Good - July 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Alphabets @ Cofton ### What is Alphabets @ Cofton's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Alphabets @ Cofton? ### What are the opening hours for Alphabets @ Cofton? ### Does Alphabets @ Cofton offer support for children with special educational needs? ### Does Alphabets @ Cofton have outdoor learning opportunities? ### Does Alphabets @ Cofton offer before and after-school care? ### How can I contact Alphabets @ Cofton? ## About the setting Alphabets @ Cofton registered in 2005 and is located at Cofton Primary School, Wootton Road, Birmingham. The pre-school employs six members of staff, with four holding level 3 qualifications and one a level 5. They provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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