# Sunningwell Preschool

Sunningwell Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Dark Lane, ABINGDON, OX13 6RE, in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunningwell-preschool-ey497565  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dark Lane, ABINGDON, OX13 6RE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01865 321708
- Website: https://www.sunningwellpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY497565

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 October 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/EY497565

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY497565). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497565)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497565)
- 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/EY497565)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/264415)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dark Lane, ABINGDON, OX13 6RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.700559,-1.289351

- 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningwell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Long Furlong Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Chandlings Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Dunmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Dry Sandford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Manor Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Rush Common School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-abingdon-kindergarten-long-furlong-ey318514) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wootton-and-dry-sandford-preschool-133413) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dalton Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalton-pre-school-nursery-134534) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Abingdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-abingdon-2878955) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Dots Abingdon North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dots-abingdon-north-2853572) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Peachcroft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peachcroft-pre-school-ey537619) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Sunningwell Preschool Good at its inspection on 16 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunningwell Preschool take?

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

### How do I contact Sunningwell Preschool?

You can call 01865 321708 and visit www.sunningwellpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497565)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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