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Full-day nursery in Ardington, Oxfordshire

The Montessori House Ltd

The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PN · Getting there

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Inspected 16 February 2026 · Full inspection. Each area has its own grade; there is no single headline grade.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
  • Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
  • SafeguardingStandards met
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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2024Reference 2811148Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 16 February 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places42 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Getting there

The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PN · More nurseries in OX12

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Buses

4 bus stops within 400 m, including School Road and Church Street.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Puddledock Playground6 min walk

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Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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What parents say

5.0on Google from 13 reviews, October 2026

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About The Montessori House Ltd

The Montessori House Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PN, in Ardington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 42 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

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What is The Montessori House Ltd's Ofsted rating?

The Montessori House Ltd was inspected on 16 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

How many children can The Montessori House Ltd take?

The Montessori House Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

How do I contact The Montessori House Ltd?

You can call 01235 612610 and visit themontessorihouse.co.uk.

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Last checked 30 October 2026 · Ofsted URN 2811148 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake

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