# Ashbourne Day Nurseries

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 20 Cushing Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TJ, in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 107 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-ey393354  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Cushing Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TJ
- Registered places: 107
- Phone: 0800 699 0044
- Website: https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-oxley-park-milton-keynes/
- Run by: [Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbourne-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY393354

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 5 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 5 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY393354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354)
- Registered places: 107 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/139020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Cushing Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.007180,-0.804880

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oxley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shenley Wood Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Milton Keynes 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Woodlands School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Priory Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Whaddon CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Giles Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey555201) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Acorn at Westcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ducklings Shenley Brook End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-shenley-brook-end-2538395) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey431118) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings@TattenhoePark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-tattenhoepark-2636740) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashbourne Day Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries was inspected on 5 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ashbourne Day Nurseries take?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 107 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbourne Day Nurseries?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 38 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries?

You can call 0800 699 0044 and visit ashbournedaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbourne+Day+Nurseries+at+Oxley+Park&query_place_id=ChIJG2gAKNv_dkgRLWZfEZ9wJW4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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