# Bambooh Hook Norton

Bambooh Hook Norton is a full-day nursery at Hook Norton Pre-school Playgroup, The Old School, Osney Close, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QH, in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected 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 3.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-hook-norton-2752355  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hook Norton Pre-school Playgroup, The Old School, Osney Close, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QH
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01608 430127
- Website: https://bambooh.education/
- Ofsted URN: 2752355

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752355

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752355). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752355)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752355)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752355)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 31 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1789593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hook Norton Pre-school Playgroup, The Old School, Osney Close, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.996300,-1.484734

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Willow On The Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-on-the-farm-nursery-ey550967) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Great Tew Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tew-pre-school-133490) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [The Town Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-town-nursery-133466) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Bloxham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloxham-pre-school-133607) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Chipping Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipping-norton-pre-school-133470) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [ACE Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-early-years-133481) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bambooh Hook Norton's Ofsted rating?

Bambooh Hook Norton was inspected on 4 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Bambooh Hook Norton take?

Bambooh Hook Norton is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bambooh Hook Norton?

You can call 01608 430127 and visit bambooh.education.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752355)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bambooh+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJx_VznofVdkgR9XbYFxobPN0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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