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Bainton Road Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2025)
·Bainton Road, Oxford, OX2 7AF · Oxfordshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Bainton Road Nursery, established in November 2016, caters primarily to individuals affiliated with St John's College, including fellows, students, lecturers, and staff. Employees associated with any department within Oxford University are also eligible to apply for places.

The nursery is committed to providing a nurturing environment, and its policies are reviewed annually by the Nursery Manager and St John's College's Nurse. ' The nursery actively participates in government funding schemes to offer subsidised places, including the 15-hour universal funding for 3-4 year olds and the 30-hour working families funding for eligible children from 9 months until the term after their third birthday, though they do not participate in the 30-hour scheme for 3-4 year olds.

Availability for funded-only places depends on current occupancy. Admissions to the nursery are subject to an initial refundable registration fee.

What it's like

The nursery managers are inspiring and passionate, placing children at the heart of everything they do to ensure their needs come first. Managers and staff strive to provide the highest quality care, enabling children to achieve the best possible outcomes and thrive. They develop a highly ambitious curriculum and plan engaging activities that children eagerly join in with.

University-affiliatedSubsidised places availableExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated by multiplying the weekly fee by 48 weeks and dividing by 12 for equal monthly payments. Rates are split into two bands for families affiliated with St John's College and Oxford University, categorised by age (under and over two) and full or part-time attendance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee is refundable and deducted from the first month's fees.
  • Fees are billed monthly, calculated as weekly fee multiplied by 48 weeks and divided by 12.
  • Nursery is open 48 weeks annually.
  • Affiliated fee bands exist for St John's College and Oxford University families.
  • Late payment incurs a fixed fee plus daily interest of 3% above the Bank of England base rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, 48 weeks of the year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bainton Road Nursery

Last inspected 14 February 2025 · Clare Perry

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The nursery managers are inspiring and passionate, placing children at the heart of everything they do to ensure their needs come first. Managers and staff strive to provide the highest quality care, enabling children to achieve the best possible outcomes and thrive. They develop a highly ambitious curriculum and plan engaging activities that children eagerly join in with.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff are inspiring and passionate, placing children at the heart of everything they do.
  • A highly ambitious curriculum is developed, with engaging activities that children eagerly join in with.
  • Partnership working is exceptionally strong, with trusting relationships built with families and close collaboration with other professionals.
  • Staff expertly promote children's speaking and listening skills, seamlessly teaching new words and using simple signs.
  • The arrangements for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are robust, with excellent understanding of referrals and close work with parents and professionals.
Inspection #10368323 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the nursery is part of their extended family.

They say children love sharing their stories and learning with their wider family who often live overseas.

Parents report that they are delighted by the support given to them and their children, particularly when seeking a diagnosis or applying for an education, health and care plan.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The arrangements for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are robust. Managers and the staff team have an excellent understanding of how to refer children to the right agencies, ensuring they get the support and intervention they need. They work very closely with parents and other professionals to ensure this happens in a timely way. Parents report that they are delighted by the support given to them and their children, particularly when seeking a diagnosis or applying for an education, health and care plan. This supports children with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children are very excited to act out their favourite stories in the garden, recalling and repeating familiar parts with great enthusiasm. Children are kind to others and offer help, such as holding their peer's hand when they struggle to climb tyres outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: February 2025

  • March 2025Outstanding
  • February 2025Outstanding

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