# Courtyard Preschool

Courtyard Preschool is a full-day nursery at Courtyard Youth Centre, Launton Road, BICESTER, OX26 6DJ, in Bicester, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/courtyard-preschool-ey425284  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Courtyard Youth Centre, Launton Road, BICESTER, OX26 6DJ
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01869 247767
- Website: http://www.courtyardpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY425284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2022, 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/EY425284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY425284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425284)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425284)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Courtyard Youth Centre, Launton Road, BICESTER, OX26 6DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.896585,-1.147994

- Station: Bicester Village, 0.2 miles
- Station: Bicester North, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Garth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Langford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Langford Orchard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Spider Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Garth Park Play Area, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Langford Village Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Graven Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Glory Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bure Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child First Bicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-bicester-ey342511) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Impact Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/impact-montessori-nursery-2864578) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cygnets Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-ey267146) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fundamentals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fundamentals-childcare-limited-ey553799) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack And Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-ey557731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toad Hall Day Nursery (Bicester) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-day-nursery-bicester-ltd-ey473011) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Courtyard Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Courtyard Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Courtyard Preschool take?

Courtyard Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Courtyard Preschool?

Bicester Village is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Courtyard Preschool?

You can call 01869 247767 and visit www.courtyardpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425284)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Courtyard+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJp3HAyG_ndkgR2wFBd8mXy8o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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