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Banbury School Day Nursery # Banbury School Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Banbury School, Ruskin Road, BANBURY, OX16 9HY · Oxfordshire Number of places 84 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Banbury School Day Nursery, established for three decades, provides comprehensive day care for children from birth to five years old. Open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM year-round, except for a two-week Christmas closure, the nursery can accommodate up to 80 children daily. 5 to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on its "Healthy Smiles Training" accreditation. It has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in May 2017, was named Banbury Guardian Nursery of the Year in 2018, and won Best Independent Nursery at the National Nursery Recognition Awards in January 2019. Families interested in enrolment are encouraged to call to arrange a tour. What it's like The manager has greatly improved the clarity and content of the curriculum and is continuing to review this to ensure that all learning is meaningful for children. Staff know children well and understand how to support their good progress. There is a strong focus on teaching children to develop a love of books and to take pleasure from adults reading to them. Established 30 years Ofsted Outstanding Award-winning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.banburyschooldaynursery.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, all year round (closed for 2 weeks at Christmas) Waitlist No spaces except on Monday and Friday for children up to the age of 3. Provision for children 2.5-5 years. Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Banbury School Day Nursery Last inspected 25 January 2024 · Hayley Marshall-Gowen Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The manager has greatly improved the clarity and content of the curriculum and is continuing to review this to ensure that all learning is meaningful for children. Staff know children well and understand how to support their good progress. There is a strong focus on teaching children to develop a love of books and to take pleasure from adults reading to them. Inspector highlights - In the baby room, children enjoy exploring different textures through whole body experiences. - Staff know children well and understand how to support their good progress. - Small-group activities are effective in supporting children's communication and language development. - Staff are kind and attentive to children, especially when babies wake from their sleep. - Children learn about each other's home lives and staff get to know children well through strong key-person relationships. Areas to develop - 1 expand on children's experiences, providing them with greater opportunity to put what they know and can do into action - 2 embed the curriculum, increasing staff confidence in consistently implementing the curriculum intentions. Inspection #10283855 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239701) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Banbury School Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10283855 Lead inspector Hayley Marshall-Gowen Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239701)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417353) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ox16-9hy-ey417353) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff seek immediate support from outside professionals if they have any concerns about children's development. There are comprehensive plans in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Banbury School Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX1fjM82lRNZolSY6AoBJwLMi2ggnuRM-caTLFrRF5ETT-ktZ7C=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Garvey 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRelpYTWpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487727ce0e7d7db1:0x4ab6fe64823d74b0) Reviews from Google for Banbury School Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5383770112203257008&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: August 2011 - January 2024 Good - February 2023 Requires improvement - May 2017 Outstanding - April 2015 Good - August 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Banbury School Day Nursery ### Is Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd a good nursery? ### What is Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd cost? ### Does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours? ### What age range does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd accept? ### Does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd have outdoor space? ### How does Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd? ### How do I contact Banbury School Day Nursery Ltd or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in BANBURY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Banbury School Day Nursery. - [ Provider closed <0.2 mi ### Just Camps Banbury Banbury · OX16 9HY 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/just-camps-banbury-ox16-9hy-2544759) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Nära Horton Banbury · OX16 9AL ](/nursery/n-ra-horton-ox16-9al-2699563) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hobby Horse Children's Centre Banbury · OX16 9PA ](/nursery/hobby-horse-children-s-centre-ox16-9pa-133593) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Close Day Nursery School Banbury · OX16 5HH ](/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ox16-5hh-ey556105) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Saltway Day Nursery Banbury · OX15 4UJ ](/nursery/saltway-day-nursery-limited-ox15-4uj-ey550045) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Child First Banbury Nursery Banbury · OX16 0AA 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-ox16-0aa-2579605) [See all nurseries in BANBURY →](/search?q=BANBURY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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