# Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup

Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Green, Fringford, OX27 8DY, in Fringford, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 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 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelswell-and-fringford-playgroup-ey254216  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Green, Fringford, OX27 8DY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01869 220282
- Website: http://www.fringfordpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY254216

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 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/EY254216

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2003 (Reference EY254216). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254216)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254216)
- 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/EY254216)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Green, Fringford, OX27 8DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.954058,-1.123754

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fringford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bubbles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-pre-school-133864) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bambooh Bicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-bicester-2783815) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bicester-134308) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Toad Hall Day Nursery (Bicester) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-day-nursery-bicester-ltd-ey473011) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Fundamentals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fundamentals-childcare-limited-ey553799) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Jack And Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-ey557731) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup Good at its inspection on 31 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup take?

Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shelswell and Fringford Playgroup?

You can call 01869 220282 and visit www.fringfordpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254216)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shelswell+%26+Fringford+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3euKSujgdkgRjzHh49fC26I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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