# Horspath Nursery

Horspath Nursery is a full-day nursery at Blenheim Road, Horspath, OXFORD, OX33 1RY, in Horspath, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horspath-nursery-134332  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blenheim Road, Horspath, OXFORD, OX33 1RY
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01865 876750
- Website: http://www.horspathnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 134332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 April 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/16/134332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1993 (Reference 134332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134332)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134332)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 February 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272380)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blenheim Road, Horspath, OXFORD, OX33 1RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.741879,-1.171820

- Park: Shotover Country Park, 0.2 miles

© 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horspath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wheatley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wheatley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| John Watson School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Wood Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Aunties' Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-aunties-old-school-nursery-ey385583) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Slade Early Years Centre and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-slade-early-years-centre-and-day-nursery-ey276613) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Garsington Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garsington-road-day-nursery-2890947) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kiddies Korner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-korner-nursery-ey366264) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-oxford-ltd-ey451860) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Julia Durbin Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/julia-durbin-day-nursery-134013) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Horspath Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Horspath Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Horspath Nursery take?

Horspath Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Horspath Nursery?

You can call 01865 876750 and visit www.horspathnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Horspath+Pre-School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJc_cY2urBdkgR_1MeYcFX_pE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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