# ACE Early Years

ACE Early Years is a full-day nursery at Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ, in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-early-years-133481  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 133481

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133481

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1998 (Reference 133481). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133481)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133481)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133481)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/870429)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.937986,-1.544095

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cornish Road Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cotswolds Gate Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chipping Norton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipping Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipping-norton-pre-school-133470) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Town Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-town-nursery-133466) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-chipping-norton-ey560111) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rosewood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-nursery-2746476) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bambooh Hook Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-hook-norton-2752355) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Nära Charlbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-charlbury-nursery-2733150) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ACE Early Years's Ofsted rating?

ACE Early Years was inspected on 20 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can ACE Early Years take?

ACE Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133481)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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