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Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) # Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert's Place, Castle Vale, B35 7PL · Birmingham Number of places 24 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 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 Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) is a 'Childcare on non-domestic premises' setting located at St Cuthbert's Church in Castle Vale, Birmingham, operating since 2023. Catering to children aged 1–4 years, the nursery ensures children's welfare and wellbeing are paramount, starting each day with calm, familiar routines that help them feel safe and ready to learn. The dedicated staff create a strong sense of connection and work tirelessly to help even the youngest children settle quickly through an effective key-person approach. Leaders at Apple Tree Nursery are adept at identifying individual needs, providing expertly tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and using targeted programmes like sign language to strengthen communication. The nursery also prioritises outdoor learning, providing new resources for physical challenges and imaginative play, ensuring all children can participate fully and thrive. The inclusive and ambitious curriculum, based on the EYFS framework, helps children, especially those with language development below expected levels, make impressive progress in communication, early mathematics, and independence, preparing them for their next stage of development. What it's like Children start each day with calm, familiar routines that help them feel safe and ready to learn. They take part in activities that spark their curiosity and encourage exploration, with staff introducing vocabulary and adapting to maintain engagement. New outdoor resources offer physical challenges and imaginative play, and inclusive strategies ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, participate fully and thrive. Strong inclusion Ambitious curriculum Excellent SEND support Outdoor learning focus Strong communication development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 09:00 - 15:00 Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) Last inspected 27 November 2025 · Vicki Abrahart Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children start each day with calm, familiar routines that help them feel safe and ready to learn. They take part in activities that spark their curiosity and encourage exploration, with staff introducing vocabulary and adapting to maintain engagement. New outdoor resources offer physical challenges and imaginative play, and inclusive strategies ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, participate fully and thrive. Inspector highlights - Children's welfare and wellbeing are at the heart of daily practice. - Leaders create a robust culture of inclusion that supports every child. - Leaders have a clear and accurate understanding of the setting's strengths and priorities for improvement. - Leaders design an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that gives children the knowledge and skills they need for their next stage of development. - Children who begin with below expected levels of language development make impressive progress. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to support staff to embed high-quality interactions that fully extend children's learning. Inspection #2742035 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294609) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 2742035 Lead inspector Vicki Abrahart Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294609)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742035) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-tree-nursery-castle-vale-b35-7pl-2742035) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders expertly and promptly identify children's individual needs through clear assessment systems. They use funding to provide additional adult support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and introduce approaches like sign language and targeted programmes to strengthen communication and early language. Staff receive regular training on how to implement agreed strategies to support children with SEND, adapting activities so that children can take part and succeed. Outdoor space Leaders enhance outdoor learning opportunities for children, especially those who may have limited daily access to outdoor play. New outdoor resources, funded and prioritised by leaders, offer physical challenges and imaginative play. Staff use clear language, gestures and visual prompts so every child can join in and feel successful in outdoor activities. EAL / language support Staff use clear language, gestures, and visual prompts to ensure every child, including those with English as an additional language, can participate and succeed in activities. Children who begin with below-expected language development levels make impressive progress through targeted activities and coordinated support. Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 November 2025 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294609) ## Frequently asked about Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) ### Is Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) a good nursery? ### What is Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) cost? ### Does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) accept? ### Does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) have outdoor space? ### How does Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale)? ### How do I contact Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Castle Vale Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Walmley Sutton Coldfield · B76 2AA 3.2(9 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-walmley-b76-2aa-ey489802) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Nest Nursery Birmingham · B24 0RU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nest-nursery-b24-0ru-ey402935) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School Birmingham · B24 0TB ](/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-pre-school-b24-0tb-2545961) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School Sutton Coldfield · B76 1JA 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/seesaws-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-b76-1ja-228931) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Prime Time 3 Birmingham · B36 8LN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/prime-time-3-b36-8ln-2721195) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Old School House Nursery Walmley Sutton Coldfield · B76 1HY 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-walmley-b76-1hy-2657823) [See all nurseries in Castle Vale →](/search?q=Castle+Vale) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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