# RAFA Kidz Brize Norton

RAFA Kidz Brize Norton is a full-day nursery at Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, CARTERTON, OX18 3LX, in Carterton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 121 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-brize-norton-2681612  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, CARTERTON, OX18 3LX
- Registered places: 121
- Phone: 01993 221131
- Website: https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/brize-norton/
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2681612

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 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/16/2681612

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2681612). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681612)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681612)
- Registered places: 121 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681612)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1469946)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, CARTERTON, OX18 3LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.762313,-1.581655

- Park: Mary Ellis Country Park - South, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mary Ellis Country Park - North, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brize Meadow Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Halton Road Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Carterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brize Norton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carterton Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Carterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-carterton-2886083) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Brize Norton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-brize-norton-pre-school-2809526) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Start Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-pre-school-ey552720) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brize Norton Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brize-norton-village-pre-school-134449) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Giants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giants-nursery-2648095) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Minster Lovell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-lovell-playgroup-134454) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Brize Norton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RAFA Kidz Brize Norton Good at its inspection on 24 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Brize Norton take?

RAFA Kidz Brize Norton is registered with Ofsted for up to 121 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Brize Norton?

RAFA Kidz Brize Norton is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact RAFA Kidz Brize Norton?

You can call 01993 221131 and visit www.rafakidz.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681612)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RAFAKidz+Brize+Norton&query_place_id=ChIJw_GCOn8zcUgROdBg4bdEWq8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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