# Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool

Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, Besselsleigh Road, Wootton, OX13 6DA, in Wootton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wootton-and-dry-sandford-preschool-133413  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, Besselsleigh Road, Wootton, OX13 6DA
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 133413

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, 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/16/133413

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 133413). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133413)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133413)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133413)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/318190)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Besselsleigh Road, Wootton, OX13 6DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.706223,-1.313488

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dry Sandford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sunningwell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunningwell Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunningwell-preschool-ey497565) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dalton Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalton-pre-school-nursery-134534) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-abingdon-kindergarten-long-furlong-ey318514) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Cumnor Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cumnor-preschool-nursery-133397) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Dots Abingdon North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dots-abingdon-north-2853572) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Abingdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-abingdon-2878955) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool take?

Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133413)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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