# Hunsdon House Garden School

Hunsdon House Garden School is a full-day nursery at 12 - 14 Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BJ, in Headington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunsdon-house-garden-school-ey316340  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 - 14 Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BJ
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY316340

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316340

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2005 (Reference EY316340). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316340)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316340)
- 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/EY316340)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 - 14 Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.761022,-1.213765

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bury Knowle Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Staunton Road Rest Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Staunton Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sandfield Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dunstan Park, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Headington School Oxford |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sandfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-day-nursery-134033) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [ABC Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-134038) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School John Radcliffe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-john-radcliffe-2887541) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-headington-rye-school-ey460210) | Met |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-oxford-ltd-ey451860) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet The Triangle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-triangle-2642171) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hunsdon House Garden School's Ofsted rating?

Hunsdon House Garden School was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hunsdon House Garden School take?

Hunsdon House Garden School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316340)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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