# Grow Learn Play Project

Grow Learn Play Project is a full-day nursery at East Street Centre, Calder Close, Banbury, OX16 3WR, in Grimsbury, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grow-learn-play-project-2638379  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East Street Centre, Calder Close, Banbury, OX16 3WR
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01295 257100
- Website: http://glpp.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2638379

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 December 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/16/2638379

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2638379). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638379)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638379)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638379)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1696356)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Street Centre, Calder Close, Banbury, OX16 3WR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.067714,-1.321398

- Station: Banbury, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moorfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Spiceball Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bridge Street Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grimsbury Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grimsbury-manor-nursery-school-2690851) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Child First Banbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grow Learn Play Project's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grow Learn Play Project Good at its inspection on 11 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grow Learn Play Project take?

Grow Learn Play Project is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Grow Learn Play Project?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grow Learn Play Project?

You can call 01295 257100 and visit glpp.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638379)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grow+Learn+Play+Project+at+East+Street&query_place_id=ChIJYQS_rVomd0gRnhUOWZN5g3U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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