# Child First Banbury Nursery

Child First Banbury Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AA, in Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 120 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) 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 4.8 from 42 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AA
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01295 273743
- Website: https://childfirstbanbury.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2579605

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 January 2026. 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/16/2579605

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2579605). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579605)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579605)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579605)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.060139,-1.339541

- Station: Banbury, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: People's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Easington Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Spiceball Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bridge Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Frank Wise School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hobby Horse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-childrens-centre-133593) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nära Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-horton-2699563) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Child First Banbury Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Child First Banbury Nursery was inspected on 7 January 2026 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 Child First Banbury Nursery take?

Child First Banbury Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Child First Banbury Nursery?

Child First Banbury Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Child First Banbury Nursery?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Child First Banbury Nursery?

You can call 01295 273743 and visit childfirstbanbury.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579605)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Child+First+Nursery-+Banbury&query_place_id=ChIJKTwkBTQmd0gRxhXfh7qyswQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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