# The Close Day Nursery School

The Close Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 14 Prospect Road, Banbury, OX16 5HH, in Calthorpe, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 Prospect Road, Banbury, OX16 5HH
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01295 263569
- Website: http://www.cdns-banbury.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556105

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, 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/EY556105

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556105). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556105)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556105)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556105)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/865530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 Prospect Road, Banbury, OX16 5HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.057367,-1.335877

- Station: Banbury, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Easington Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: People's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bridge Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saint Louis Meadow Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bankside Park, 0.4 miles
- 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Frank Wise School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child First Banbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nära Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-horton-2699563) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hobby Horse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-childrens-centre-133593) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Close Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Close Day Nursery School Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Close Day Nursery School take?

The Close Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Close Day Nursery School?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Close Day Nursery School?

You can call 01295 263569 and visit www.cdns-banbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556105)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Close+Day+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJV1JF8kwnd0gR3W1Oxry30Uk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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