# Oxford's British Orchard Nursery

Oxford's British Orchard Nursery is a full-day nursery at 36 Old London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1YW, in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 36 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxfords-british-orchard-nursery-ey560537  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 36 Old London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1YW
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01865 873259
- Website: https://oxfordbon.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY560537

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560537

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560537). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560537)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560537)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560537)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/568542)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 36 Old London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1YW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.746583,-1.126194

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holton 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 36 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wheatley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| John Watson School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chilworth House School |  | 5–12 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| Wheatley Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Aunties' Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-aunties-old-school-nursery-ey385583) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Horspath Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horspath-nursery-134332) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Aunties' Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-aunties-old-school-nursery-133499) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [The Orchard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-134995) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Ickford Pre-School Incorporating After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickford-pre-school-incorporating-after-school-club-151306) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Slade Early Years Centre and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-slade-early-years-centre-and-day-nursery-ey276613) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oxford's British Orchard Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Oxford's British Orchard Nursery was inspected on 11 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Oxford's British Orchard Nursery take?

Oxford's British Orchard Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Oxford's British Orchard Nursery?

You can call 01865 873259 and visit oxfordbon.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560537)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oxford%27s+British+Orchard+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm6NAImHrdkgRDF88v_wY2Vk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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