# Chasewell Playgroup

Chasewell Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at C/o Chasewell Community Centre, Avocet Way, Banbury, OX16 9YA, in Calthorpe, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chasewell-playgroup-133597  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/o Chasewell Community Centre, Avocet Way, Banbury, OX16 9YA
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01295 275363
- Website: https://chasewellnursery.wixsite.com/chasewellnursery
- Ofsted URN: 133597

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133597

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 133597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133597)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133597)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133597)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/221984)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/o Chasewell Community Centre, Avocet Way, Banbury, OX16 9YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.049108,-1.330050

- Station: Banbury, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saint Louis Meadow Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bankside Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Longford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sports field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Longford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nära Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-horton-2699563) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Saltway Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltway-day-nursery-limited-ey550045) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey417353) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kingsfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsfield-nursery-2758970) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chasewell Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chasewell Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chasewell Playgroup take?

Chasewell Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chasewell Playgroup?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chasewell Playgroup?

You can call 01295 275363 and visit chasewellnursery.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133597)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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