# The Lighthouse Nursery School

The Lighthouse Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Lighthouse, Fairview, Wallingford, OX10 7AN, in Brookhampton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lighthouse-nursery-school-ey498891  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Lighthouse, Fairview, Wallingford, OX10 7AN
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01865 891712
- Website: http://www.lighthousenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498891

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 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/EY498891

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY498891). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498891)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498891)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498891)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272426)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lighthouse, Fairview, Wallingford, OX10 7AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.673078,-1.126191

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadhampton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey271846) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Berinsfield Early Years Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berinsfield-early-years-pre-school-ey426703) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Orchard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-134995) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Dorchester on Thames Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorchester-on-thames-pre-school-134311) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warborough-and-shillingford-pre-school-ey351101) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Scamps of Benson Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-of-benson-ltd-ey261414) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lighthouse Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lighthouse Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lighthouse Nursery School take?

The Lighthouse Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Lighthouse Nursery School?

You can call 01865 891712 and visit www.lighthousenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498891)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Lighthouse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa2EB3kuVdkgRJABDDDGBO5A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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