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Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·The Annexe, Kings Sutton Primary School, BANBURY, OX17 3RT · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this early years setting

Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup is a term-time setting in Banbury for children aged two to four years. It operates from Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 3.20pm, and accepts government funding for early years education. In its last inspection in June 2022, Ofsted rated the playgroup as Outstanding. The inspector described the setting as inspirational and noted that staff have an exceptional understanding of how to support children's development, helping them to make rapid progress.

The report highlighted engaging learning opportunities, such as creating a dinosaur world in the garden or finding spiders while picking home-grown strawberries. The inspector also found that staff show particular dedication when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting the curriculum carefully. Children were seen to develop close friendships, show care for each other, and share resources independently.

Our ethos

Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup focuses on developing children's learning and development through child-led activities that reinforce skills, following the prime areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They aim to foster a stimulating, language-rich environment where children can build confidence and social skills at their own pace, while celebrating diversity and prioritising safeguarding.

What it's like

Children thrive at this inspirational setting created by dedicated staff, where their welfare and happiness are at the heart of everything staff do. Children of all ages develop close friendships and are particularly caring towards each other, showing respect for the environment and independently negotiating and sharing resources.

Term-time careOutstanding Ofsted ratingChild-led environmentSensory gardenCharity-run

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 18 months, 2 years, and 3 years and over, with standard and ad hoc rates available. The nursery offers Early Birds, Breakfast Club, and three-hour morning or afternoon sessions. Invoices are issued on a monthly basis.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Invoices are produced at the beginning of each month.
  • A voluntary daily donation of 50p is suggested for consumables like toiletries, crafts, and cooking ingredients.
  • Fees are structured across three age brackets: 18 months, 2 years, and 3+ years.
  • Ad hoc sessions are charged at a higher rate than standard pre-booked sessions.
  • Fees listed are effective from April 2026.

Key facts

Session types

Early Birds (7:45am - 8:50am), Breakfast Club (8:00am - 8:50am), Morning session (8:50am - 11:50am), Lunch (11:50am - 12:20pm), Afternoon session (12:20pm - 3:20pm), Full Day (8:50am - 3:20pm), Late Pick up (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

Opening hours

7:45am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (term time)

Age range

18 months - 11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 21 June 2022

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

Children thrive at this inspirational setting created by dedicated staff, where their welfare and happiness are at the heart of everything staff do. Children of all ages develop close friendships and are particularly caring towards each other, showing respect for the environment and independently negotiating and sharing resources.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive at this inspirational setting created by dedicated staff.
  • Staff have an exceptional understanding of how to support children's care and development.
  • Staff support all children to make rapid progress in all areas of development.
  • Staff plan exhilarating learning opportunities that keep children highly engaged.
  • The setting is exceptionally well led.
Inspection #10138646 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff demonstrate particular dedication and compassion when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They carefully adapt the curriculum to ensure that every child can access the high-quality learning opportunities.

Outdoor space

While picking strawberries they have helped to grow in the garden, staff suggest that children place one in the bug house. Children are in awe as this brings out a huge spider and excitedly run and fetch their friends to see it. Staff help children to create a dinosaur world from resources in the garden that they continue to play with throughout the day.

Inspection history

Date: July 2010

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • May 2016Outstanding
  • July 2010Outstanding

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