# Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited

Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited is a full-day nursery at Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD, in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 35 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middleton-cheney-preschool-limited-ey546559  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01295 712353
- Website: https://www.middletoncheneypreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY546559

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546559

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY546559). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546559)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546559)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546559)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 July 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.071269,-1.272279

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bull Baulk Park, 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 West Northamptonshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cheney Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Chenderit School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bambooh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-nursery-2498507) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chacombe Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chacombe-preschool-group-ey306923) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Grow Learn Play Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grow-learn-play-project-2638379) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Grimsbury Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grimsbury-manor-nursery-school-2690851) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited's Ofsted rating?

Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited was inspected on 4 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited take?

Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Middleton Cheney Preschool Limited?

You can call 01295 712353 and visit www.middletoncheneypreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546559)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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