Opening hours
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. all year round
The Courtyard Nursery School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Solihull
About this day nursery
The Courtyard Nursery School, part of the family-run Pathways Nurseries established in 1989, provides high-quality early education in a nurturing environment. C, or hospital.
The nursery caters to children from 6 weeks up to school age, fostering learning and play together under the guidance of a skilled and qualified team. Inside, there are spacious, well-equipped rooms for different age groups, including a dedicated sleep room and a library.
Outside, three distinct areas offer opportunities for adventurous play and learning development across the curriculum. Each child is assigned a key person who tailors activities to support their individual learning and development.
The nursery prioritises partnership with parents and adheres to all national requirements, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance. It also offers funded places for eligible two-, three-, and four-year-olds.
The nursery maintains a strong commitment to meeting individual needs, promoting equality of opportunity, and ensuring the safety of children, with CCTV in operation. m.
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What it's like
Staff create exceptionally close bonds with children at this nurturing nursery. Children are extremely happy and confident, approaching visitors to show toys or ask questions, which demonstrates they feel safe and assured. Staff maintain consistently high expectations for behaviour, sensitively explaining rules and their impact on others.
Family-run nursery groupRural locationAges 6 weeks to school ageKey person approachCCTV on site
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
6 weeks to school age
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Courtyard Nursery School
Last inspected 3 June 2025 · Caroline Albanese
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff create exceptionally close bonds with children at this nurturing nursery. Children are extremely happy and confident, approaching visitors to show toys or ask questions, which demonstrates they feel safe and assured. Staff maintain consistently high expectations for behaviour, sensitively explaining rules and their impact on others.
Inspector highlights
- All staff have an excellent understanding of the curriculum priorities and skilfully observe, assess and plan for children's next steps in learning.
- Staff expertly use highly effective teaching techniques, helping children to understand new concepts and attempt new skills.
- Staff place a strong emphasis on children's emotional well-being, creating a calm and respectful environment where every child is valued.
- Developing a love for books and reading is at the heart of the curriculum, with cosy book corners and staff reading high-quality books.
- Leaders and managers are passionate, highly skilled, and knowledgeable, continuously disseminating their expertise and encouraging staff progression.
Inspection #10358924 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents feel they are kept very well informed about their children's learning and experiences
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Specialist staff work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure children receive the support they need so that they make remarkable progress.
Outdoor space
Cosy and attractive book corners are provided in every room and outside area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of The Courtyard Nursery School
5.0
(1)
Galatia Argyraki
8 years ago
I really liked this Nursery I like very much this Nursery 😄
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Inspection history
Date: December 2019
- June 2025Outstanding
- December 2019Outstanding
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