# Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School

Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 1 Lostock Place, Didcot, OX11 7XT, in Didcot, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladygrove-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551933  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Lostock Place, Didcot, OX11 7XT
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01235 519538
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/didcot-ladygrove
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY551933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2025, 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/EY551933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY551933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551933)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551933)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551933)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272374)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Lostock Place, Didcot, OX11 7XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.614191,-1.235744

- Station: Didcot Parkway, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ladygrove Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Lady Grove Park Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lydalls Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sires Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willowcroft Community School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stephen Freeman Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [GetActive@StephenFreeman](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/getactive-stephenfreeman-2751845) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School Didcot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-didcot-ey544086) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hadden Hill Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hadden-hill-nursery-and-preschool-2803378) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didcot-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562869) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Hagbourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hagbourne-pre-school-133715) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds@Meadow View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-meadow-view-2826895) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School Good at its inspection on 16 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School take?

Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School?

Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School?

You can call 01235 519538 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551933)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladygrove+Day+Nursery+Didcot&query_place_id=ChIJJUCcm7W-dkgRBICUj3mtKuE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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