# The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong

The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong is a full-day nursery at Abingdon Kindergarten, 43 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR, in Northcourt, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-abingdon-kindergarten-long-furlong-ey318514  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abingdon Kindergarten, 43 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01235 886956
- Website: https://abingdonkindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY318514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 August 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/EY318514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2005 (Reference EY318514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318514)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318514)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/371727)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abingdon Kindergarten, 43 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.688163,-1.275136

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Appleford Drive Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Long Furlong playpark, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hill View play area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Tilsley Park Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.1 miles |
| Dunmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rush Common School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingfisher School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sunningwell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Peachcroft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peachcroft-pre-school-ey537619) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Abingdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-abingdon-2878955) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Dots Abingdon North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dots-abingdon-north-2853572) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toddler Town Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-montessori-ltd-2655285) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunningwell Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunningwell-preschool-ey497565) | 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong Good at its inspection on 29 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong take?

The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong?

Radley is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong?

You can call 01235 886956 and visit abingdonkindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318514)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abingdon+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJf7N3dm_HdkgRjWyq_N9omcs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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