# Puddleduck Nursery

Puddleduck Nursery is a full-day nursery at Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA, in Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-ey308572  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01491 839815
- Website: http://www.puddleduck-oxfordshire.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY308572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, 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/EY308572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY308572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308572)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308572)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308572)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272462)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.606470,-1.113232

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Wallingford Castle Meadows, 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jubilee 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Benson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Fir Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School , Wallingford | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| RAF Benson Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wallingford School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddler Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-2881462) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Wallingford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-wallingford-2878956) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-2579585) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Paddocks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddocks-pre-school-133711) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Scamps of Benson Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-of-benson-ltd-ey261414) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Super Strike Fir Tree Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-strike-fir-tree-holiday-camp-2558545) | Met |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleduck Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleduck Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleduck Nursery take?

Puddleduck Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleduck Nursery?

Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleduck Nursery?

You can call 01491 839815 and visit www.puddleduck-oxfordshire.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308572)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleduck+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo583fcOVdkgR8OOonfiPjd4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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