# Chesterton Playgroup

Chesterton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UN, in Chesterton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterton-playgroup-ey467410  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UN
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01869 360593
- Website: https://www.chestertonplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY467410

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 2023, 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/EY467410

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY467410). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467410)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467410)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467410)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1638840)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.890242,-1.188133

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Kingsmere Park Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| King's Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Graven Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Whitelands Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Bicester School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Kingsmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-kingsmere-2523557) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Bicester Kingsmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-bicester-kingsmere-2543500) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jack And Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-ey557731) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Impact Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/impact-montessori-nursery-2864578) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Courtyard Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/courtyard-preschool-ey425284) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bicester-134308) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chesterton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chesterton Playgroup take?

Chesterton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

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

Bicester Village is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chesterton Playgroup?

You can call 01869 360593 and visit www.chestertonplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467410)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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