# Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool

Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3GY, in Sandford & the Wittenhams, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 144 children. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/culham-science-centre-nursery-and-preschool-2803377  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3GY
- Registered places: 144
- Phone: 01865 408128
- Website: http://www.culhamnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/oxfordshire-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2803377

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2803377). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803377)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803377)
- Registered places: 144 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803377)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272418)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3GY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.661312,-1.232408

- Station: Culham, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Europa School UK | All-through | 4–19 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddylinguistics Preschool With Culham After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddylinguistics-preschool-with-culham-after-school-club-2510435) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Culham Village Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/culham-village-nursery-and-preschool-2803375) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Long Wittenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-wittenham-pre-school-ey489287) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Toddler Town Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-montessori-ltd-2655285) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Peachcroft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peachcroft-pre-school-ey537619) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Abingdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-abingdon-2878955) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool take?

Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 144 children at any one time.

### Who runs Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool?

Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool is run by Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Culham Science Centre Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01865 408128 and visit www.culhamnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803377)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Culham+Science+Centre+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJnaL3T0i_dkgRN1Sq_gFzMMs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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