# Oxford Gems Nursery

Oxford Gems Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Clarendon Street, Preston, PR1 3YN, in Avenham, Lancashire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-ey555571  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Clarendon Street, Preston, PR1 3YN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01772 555556
- Ofsted URN: EY555571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY555571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555571)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555571)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1044259)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Clarendon Street, Preston, PR1 3YN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.754912,-2.693047

- Station: Preston, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Frenchwood Knoll, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Avenham Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sebastopol Cannon Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Winckley Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Miller Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-urban-forest-school-nursery-ey338619) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Carey Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbridge on Ribble](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-on-ribble-ey478907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-2733354) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Li'l Champs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lil-champs-ey493012) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oxford Gems Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oxford Gems Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oxford Gems Nursery take?

Oxford Gems Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Oxford Gems Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Oxford Gems Nursery?

You can call 01772 555556.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555571)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oxford+Gems+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH6HURGFye0gRe8yuPSE-mpo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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