# The Wantage Nursery & Preschool

The Wantage Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 6-7 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BL, in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 44 children. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wantage-nursery-and-preschool-2803376  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6-7 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BL
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01235 760213
- Website: http://www.wantagenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/oxfordshire-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2803376

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2803376). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803376)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803376)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803376)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/318236)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6-7 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587822,-1.427672

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Betjeman Millennium Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Smith's Wharf Public Greens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor Road Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Smith's Wharf Playground, 0.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stockham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fitzwaryn School |  | 3–19 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Johns CofE Academy | All-through | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Pre-School Wantage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-pre-school-wantage-ey499172) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 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 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Camel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camel-pre-school-ey335445) | Good |  |  | 0.5 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) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Grovelands Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grovelands-park-pre-school-2862102) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Montessori House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-house-ltd-2811148) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Wantage Nursery & Preschool take?

The Wantage Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Wantage Nursery & Preschool?

The Wantage Nursery & Preschool is run by Oxfordshire Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Wantage Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01235 760213 and visit www.wantagenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803376)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Wantage+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJm9kaiFSxdkgR75oFBFmW1SQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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