# Polstead Preschool

Polstead Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, OXFORD, OX2 6TN, in Walton Manor, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 47 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polstead-preschool-133989  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, OXFORD, OX2 6TN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01865 428586
- Website: http://www.polstead.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 133989

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 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/16/133989

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 133989). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133989)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133989)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133989)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 November 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/269204)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, OXFORD, OX2 6TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.767943,-1.267801

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mrs Chu's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Phil & Jim's Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dragon School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oxford High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northern House Academy |  | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Summer Fields School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| New College School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Woodstock Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woodstock-road-2641107) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Balliol Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balliol-day-nursery-134032) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bainton Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bainton-road-nursery-2698576) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-ey537339) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Anne's College Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-college-day-nursery-134022) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Bradmore Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bradmore-road-2641201) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Polstead Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Polstead Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Polstead Preschool take?

Polstead Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Polstead Preschool?

Oxford is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Polstead Preschool?

You can call 01865 428586 and visit www.polstead.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133989)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Polstead+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJdbXnHRnEdkgRtmHZL6pRPxg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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