# Sandfield Day Nursery

Sandfield Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RH, in Headington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-day-nursery-134033  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RH
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 01865 744200
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/sandfield-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 134033

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1993 (Reference 134033). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.761172,-1.217458

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Staunton Road Rest Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Staunton Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sandfield Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bury Knowle Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dunstan Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington School Oxford |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-134038) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hunsdon House Garden School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunsdon-house-garden-school-ey316340) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School John Radcliffe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-john-radcliffe-2887541) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-headington-rye-school-ey460210) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-jack-straws-lane-2641065) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet The Triangle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-triangle-2642171) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandfield Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandfield Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandfield Day Nursery take?

Sandfield Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sandfield Day Nursery?

Sandfield Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### How do I contact Sandfield Day Nursery?

You can call 01865 744200 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandfield+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFVtFL2DBdkgR6WgX9Eb1jFw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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