# The Orchard

The Orchard is a full-day nursery at Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PZ, in Little Milton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-134995  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PZ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01844 279989
- Website: https://www.theorchardps.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 134995

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, 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/16/134995

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 134995). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134995)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134995)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134995)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272408)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.706549,-1.102956

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Milton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Great Milton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 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 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Lighthouse Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lighthouse-nursery-school-ey498891) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Oxford's British Orchard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxfords-british-orchard-nursery-ey560537) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Aunties' Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-aunties-old-school-nursery-ey385583) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Horspath Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horspath-nursery-134332) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Ickford Pre-School Incorporating After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickford-pre-school-incorporating-after-school-club-151306) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Orchard's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Orchard Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Orchard take?

The Orchard is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Orchard?

You can call 01844 279989 and visit www.theorchardps.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134995)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orchard+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ0S1fu-PqdkgRxBQOr17zKsw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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