# Nära Charlbury Nursery

Nära Charlbury Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Charlbury Railway Children, The Old Pill Factory, Forest Road, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HH, in Charlbury, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Nära Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-charlbury-nursery-2733150  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Charlbury Railway Children, The Old Pill Factory, Forest Road, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HH
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01608 811099
- Website: https://naracharlbury.com/
- Run by: [Nära Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nara-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2733150

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 18 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 3 December 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733150

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2733150). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733150)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733150)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733150)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1625305)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Charlbury Railway Children, The Old Pill Factory, Forest Road, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.872602,-1.491245

- Station: Charlbury, under 0.1 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Mill Field, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Charlbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlbury-pre-school-133477) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Monkeys Charlbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-charlbury-ey447701) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stonesfield Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stonesfield-pre-school-2864579) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Leafield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leafield-pre-school-ey562197) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Ascott-under-Wychwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ascott-under-wychwood-pre-school-133471) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Rosewood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-nursery-2746476) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nära Charlbury Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nära Charlbury Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nära Charlbury Nursery take?

Nära Charlbury Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nära Charlbury Nursery?

Nära Charlbury Nursery is run by Nära Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nära Charlbury Nursery?

Charlbury is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nära Charlbury Nursery?

You can call 01608 811099 and visit naracharlbury.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733150)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=N%C3%A4ra+Charlbury+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJY2AR_anUdkgRo-JmI7NyPlk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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