# 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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-house-ltd-2811148  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PN
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01235 612610
- Website: http://themontessorihouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2811148

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2811148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811148)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.592919,-1.381428

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Puddledock Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Hendreds Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bramleys Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramleys-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551925) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Kingsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-kingsgrove-2887540) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Hendreds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hendreds-preschool-ey493645) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Rockwell House Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockwell-house-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551926) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Wantage Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wantage-nursery-and-preschool-2803376) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Ark Pre-School Wantage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-pre-school-wantage-ey499172) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811148)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Montessori+House&query_place_id=ChIJ98NpwzmxdkgRlmIMN-JO3uQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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