# Middle Barton Pre-School

Middle Barton Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 29 Church Lane, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX, in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middle-barton-pre-school-133492  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 29 Church Lane, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01869 347968
- Website: http://www.middlebartonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 133492

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/16/133492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 133492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133492)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Church Lane, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.926462,-1.362545

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Steeple Aston Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steeple-aston-pre-school-ey555200) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Great Tew Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tew-pre-school-133490) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Heyford Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-heyford-park-ey557985) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Deddington Nursery and PFSU](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deddington-nursery-and-pfsu-2798528) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Deddington Partnership Foundation Stage Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deddington-partnership-foundation-stage-unit-ey330043) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Park View Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-view-childcare-2795418) |  |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Middle Barton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Middle Barton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Middle Barton Pre-School take?

Middle Barton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Middle Barton Pre-School?

You can call 01869 347968 and visit www.middlebartonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133492)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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