# Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)

Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) is a full-day nursery at Willow Cottage Nursery, The Old School, Weston Road, Kidlington, OX5 3DH, in Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-cottage-nursery-bletchingdon-ey499912  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willow Cottage Nursery, The Old School, Weston Road, Kidlington, OX5 3DH
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01865 864604
- Website: https://willow-cottage.com/bletchingdon-nursery/
- Run by: [Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willow-cottage-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY499912

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY499912). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willow Cottage Nursery, The Old School, Weston Road, Kidlington, OX5 3DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.855758,-1.270066

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oxford Road Play Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kirtlington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-pre-school-2799668) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-nursery-ey496918) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Small Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-day-nursery-2578823) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Cygnet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnet-nursery-ey541904) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Robin Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robin-preschool-ey501072) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Skips](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skips-ey294341) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) take?

Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)?

Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) is run by Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)?

You can call 01865 864604 and visit willow-cottage.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Cottage+Nurseries+-+Bletchingdon+Setting&query_place_id=ChIJQfbTq0jbdkgRJeWQDVIdbGA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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