# The Willow On The Farm Nursery

The Willow On The Farm Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Nill Farm, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5DQ, in Deddington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Willow Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-on-the-farm-nursery-ey550967  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Nill Farm, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5DQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01608 730143
- Run by: [The Willow Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-willow-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY550967

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550967

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550967). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550967)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550967)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nill Farm, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.012787,-1.456292

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Sibford School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bambooh Hook Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-hook-norton-2752355) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bloxham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloxham-pre-school-133607) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-village-nursery-403371) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Great Tew Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tew-pre-school-133490) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Village Nursery, Shenington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-nursery-shenington-ey482561) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [The Sunshine Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-centre-ey338625) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Willow On The Farm Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Willow On The Farm Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Willow On The Farm Nursery take?

The Willow On The Farm Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Willow On The Farm Nursery?

The Willow On The Farm Nursery is run by The Willow Nursery School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Willow On The Farm Nursery?

You can call 01608 730143.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550967)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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