# Kennington Pre-School

Kennington Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Avenue, Kennington, OXFORD, OX1 5PP, in Kennington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, 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/kennington-pre-school-ey550083  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Avenue, Kennington, OXFORD, OX1 5PP
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01865 326606
- Website: http://www.kenningtonpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY550083

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 4 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550083

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY550083). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550083)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550083)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550083)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/264070)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Avenue, Kennington, OXFORD, OX1 5PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.713701,-1.244100

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: The Links Play Area, 0.4 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| John Henry Newman Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Chandlings Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Iffley Academy |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Radley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small World Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nursery-ltd-133393) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Oxford Littlemore](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-oxford-littlemore-ey487171) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Oxford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-oxford-2680203) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Rose Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-rose-hill-2886403) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Littlemore Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlemore-preschool-134012) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Peeple Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeple-nursery-2501310) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kennington Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kennington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kennington Pre-School take?

Kennington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kennington Pre-School?

You can call 01865 326606 and visit www.kenningtonpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550083)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kennington+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJTdde0izHdkgRNQKeUXCUVck)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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