# Jack in the Box Preschool

Jack in the Box Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Scout HQ, Clay Lane, Wendover, AYLESBURY, HP22 6NS, in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-preschool-140855  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout HQ, Clay Lane, Wendover, AYLESBURY, HP22 6NS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01296 696404
- Website: http://www.jackinthebox-preschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 140855

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 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/16/140855

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1995 (Reference 140855). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140855)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140855)
- 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/16/140855)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout HQ, Clay Lane, Wendover, AYLESBURY, HP22 6NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.765068,-0.739593

- Station: Wendover, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Witchell Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Walnut Tree Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hampden Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Hampden School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wendover Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chiltern Way Academy |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Halton Community Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| John Colet School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wendover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendover-pre-school-ey492862) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Buds That Blossom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-that-blossom-2574427) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-kindergarten-ey486655) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Ferns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-2634281) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wendover Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendover-day-nursery-2603727) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Woodlands Halton Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-woodlands-halton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-140908) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jack in the Box Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jack in the Box Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jack in the Box Preschool take?

Jack in the Box Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jack in the Box Preschool?

Wendover is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jack in the Box Preschool?

You can call 01296 696404 and visit www.jackinthebox-preschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140855)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jack+In+The+Box+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ_6bqWDVfdkgRKTAs8ZOysj4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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