# Nära Horton

Nära Horton is a full-day nursery at Horton Hospital, Oxford Road, BANBURY, OX16 9AL, in Calthorpe, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 55 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 4.6 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Nära Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-horton-2699563  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Horton Hospital, Oxford Road, BANBURY, OX16 9AL
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01295 229083
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/nara-horton-nursery
- Run by: [Nära Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nara-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2699563

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2699563). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1540602)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Horton Hospital, Oxford Road, BANBURY, OX16 9AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.053489,-1.336883

- Station: Banbury, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Easington Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Saint Louis Meadow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bankside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Frank Wise School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey417353) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chasewell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chasewell-playgroup-133597) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Child First Banbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nära Horton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nära Horton Good at its inspection on 10 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nära Horton take?

Nära Horton is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nära Horton?

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

### What is the nearest station to Nära Horton?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nära Horton?

You can call 01295 229083 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=N%C3%A4ra+Horton+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ-0DGq8snd0gRip8GBD2Y8wg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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