# The Town Nursery

The Town Nursery is a full-day nursery at 24 London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX, in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-town-nursery-133466  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24 London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01608 645646
- Website: https://www.thetownnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 133466

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 August 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/16/133466

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 133466). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133466)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133466)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133466)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/870410)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24 London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.943744,-1.540444

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chipping Norton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipping Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipping-norton-pre-school-133470) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [ACE Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-early-years-133481) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-chipping-norton-ey560111) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rosewood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-nursery-2746476) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bambooh Hook Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-hook-norton-2752355) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Great Tew Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tew-pre-school-133490) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Town Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Town Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Town Nursery take?

The Town Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Town Nursery?

You can call 01608 645646 and visit www.thetownnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133466)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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