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Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·Morrell Hall, John Garne Way, Oxford, OX3 0TU · Oxfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Oxford Brookes University, located in Oxford, OX3 0TU, is an institution of higher education primarily focused on undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The university offers a diverse range of courses across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, humanities, and business.

Prospective and current students can utilise an online fee finder tool to ascertain the precise costs associated with their chosen programmes, encompassing both compulsory and optional expenditures. The university has also announced an increase in undergraduate tuition fees for UK students for the 2026/27 academic year, reflecting changes in educational costs.

While the information available pertains to university-level education, it clearly outlines the financial aspects of studying at Oxford Brookes.

What it's like

Children show they are happy and confident and feel safe at the nursery. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that support their interest and stimulate their learning and development. Staff create a welcoming and child-friendly environment and have adapted the curriculum well to meet the individual needs of the children, focusing on developing independence, curiosity and active learning.

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Pricing & funding

Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students are charged on an annual basis. Fees are set to increase starting from the 2026/27 academic year.

Good to know

  • Fees are billed per academic year.
  • Applies to UK undergraduate students.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5.55pm, from Monday to Friday

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 July 2025

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

Children show they are happy and confident and feel safe at the nursery. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that support their interest and stimulate their learning and development. Staff create a welcoming and child-friendly environment and have adapted the curriculum well to meet the individual needs of the children, focusing on developing independence, curiosity and active learning.

Inspector highlights

  • All children show they are making good progress in their development from their starting points.
  • Leaders and staff work together well to provide children with a language-rich environment.
  • Overall, staff are skilful in their adaptations of activities to maximise learning for the children.
  • Children benefit from a well-balanced and nutritious menu at the nursery.
  • Leaders and staff demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements.

Areas to develop

  • 1review snack time to ensure there is a fully consistent approach to promoting children's good health
  • 2strengthen methods of coaching and mentoring to further enhance and build on the quality of staff practice to even higher levels.
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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the exceptional care and support their children receive at the nursery.

They consistently report that their children are happy, eager to attend and thrive in the nurturing environment created by staff.

Parents feel well informed about their child's development, praising the quality and consistency of verbal feedback provided to them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with parents and external professionals to create plans, and they use funding well to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy exploring with nature in the outside kitchen area and tasting foods from around the world. Older children have many opportunities to be physically active, enjoying climbing apparatus and ball games, which help them to build their cardiovascular skills.

Parent Reviews of Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery

5.0
(7)
Jo Ross
7 months ago

Absolutely brilliant nursery with first rate staff. My son went there for several years and it gave him the best start in life teaching him sociability, emotional regulation and gave him tons of confidence. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Anna Winn
10 months ago

Nothing but good experiences and it’s Brookes nursery. The staff are experienced and truly care. The environment is relaxed with structure throughout the day. We were really pleased with the care provided.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2004

  • August 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • October 2019Good
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • June 2015Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding
  • February 2007Good
  • October 2004Good

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