# The Pod

The Pod is a full-day nursery at The Pod, Cricket Rd, Oxford, OX4 3DR, in Florence Park, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pod-2613171  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pod, Cricket Rd, Oxford, OX4 3DR
- Registered places: 16
- Run by: [Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/oxford-diocesan-schools-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2613171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 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/16/2613171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2613171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2613171)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2613171)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2613171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pod, Cricket Rd, Oxford, OX4 3DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.737614,-1.226858

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Florence Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Townsend Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Comper Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Iffley Academy |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tyndale Community School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flo's Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flos-nature-nursery-ey563362) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Aflah Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aflah-nursery-ey477123) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Circadian Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/circadian-nest-nursery-2883947) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Flo's Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flos-forest-school-2748887) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Troopers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-troopers-day-nursery-ey340742) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Rose Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-rose-hill-2886403) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Pod Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Pod take?

The Pod is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Pod?

The Pod is run by Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2613171)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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