# Cotswold Montessori School

Cotswold Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at 3 Home Buildings Great Barrington, Burford, OX18 4UR, in Great Barrington, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Cotswold Montessori Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotswold-montessori-school-2533269  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 3 Home Buildings Great Barrington, Burford, OX18 4UR
- Registered places: 35
- Run by: [Cotswold Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cotswold-montessori-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2533269

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533269

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2533269). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533269)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533269)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533269)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1566901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Home Buildings Great Barrington, Burford, OX18 4UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.821382,-1.698397

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 2.2 miles |
| The Rissington School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 2.3 miles |
| Burford School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 2.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burford-preschool-134452) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Cherubs Nursery & After Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-nursery-and-after-care-134702) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Bourton-On-The-Water Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bourton-on-the-water-day-nursery-ey500042) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Little Giants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giants-nursery-2648095) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Northleach Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northleach-playgroup-101531) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Filkins Nursery (The Old Station Nursery Ltd)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/filkins-nursery-the-old-station-nursery-ltd-ey361061) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cotswold Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cotswold Montessori School Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cotswold Montessori School take?

Cotswold Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cotswold Montessori School?

Cotswold Montessori School is run by Cotswold Montessori Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533269)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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