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The Oxford Nursery Summertown

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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4.9(47 parent reviews) ·Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE · Oxfordshire
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Oxford Nursery Summertown is part of a family-run group of nurseries dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery accepts children from infancy (0-2 years, in their

Our ethos

Children lead and create their own play both indoors and outside. By ensuring children feel safe and secure, they are encouraged to play and learn with gentle guidance by adults. Whether it’s close motor skills work or cloud interpretations it’s all fun and all educational.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy, greeted by kind and enthused staff, and show a positive attitude to learning. Babies contentedly explore various media, toddlers study their reflections learning about similarities and differences, and pre-school children excitedly explore the outdoor garden, balancing on stilts and using racquets. Children behave well, demonstrating good manners, cooperation, and confidence, and are taught to express and manage their feelings.

Family-runLearn through playNappies, food, and milk included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full-time, Sessional (see external PDFs)

Food

Nappies, food and milk are all included

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Oxford Nursery Summertown

Last inspected 10 January 2022

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 are safe and happy, greeted by kind and enthused staff, and show a positive attitude to learning. Babies contentedly explore various media, toddlers study their reflections learning about similarities and differences, and pre-school children excitedly explore the outdoor garden, balancing on stilts and using racquets. Children behave well, demonstrating good manners, cooperation, and confidence, and are taught to express and manage their feelings.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has high expectations and the curriculum is carefully designed to build on what children know and can do.
  • Professional development is strong, with staff receiving good encouragement and support from the manager, leading to a valued and enjoyable work environment.
  • Parents' views are highly complimentary, praising staff for sharing regular information and supporting them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through effective support plans and liaison with parents and specialists.
  • Good arrangements are in place to support children learning English as an additional language, using visual prompts and dual-language books.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance opportunities for children to maintain their concentration and exploration during the times when staff leave activities to carry out routine tasks
  • 2reflect on how children and key persons can spend more time together to build further on children's attachments and feelings of belonging and security.
Inspection #10214633 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

staff share regular information with them about their children's well-being and learning

how staff supported them extremely well through the COVID-19 pandemic

how they were provided with activities and ideas to support children's learning at home, as well as holding a range of events outside, such as the annual graduation ceremony

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. Staff implement effective support plans to help children catch up in their learning and make progress. They liaise with parents about children's learning plans, and parents provide useful information from specialists to support curriculum planning. Staff understand the needs of individual children and ensure that resources offered inspire children to want to explore.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children show excitement about exploring the outdoor garden, as they learn to balance on stilts and use age-appropriate racquets competently.

Parent Reviews of The Oxford Nursery Summertown

4.9
(47)
Hama Ramos
2 months ago

We have been so happy with our experience at The Oxford Nursery Summertown since my son started in September. The staff are incredibly welcoming, loving, and always greet us with a smile. It makes such a difference to start each day feeling that warmth and positivity. My son absolutely loves going to nursery every time we arrive and he sees the building, his face lights up with excitement. The management team Julie, Amanda, and Michelle are especially wonderful. They always greet my son with big smiles, and it has now become part of his morning routine to stop by the office to say hello to them. He even gets to sit in Julie’s chair and play with her calculator, which he finds very exciting! We truly feel that he is cared for and valued, and we couldn’t be more grateful for such a nurturing environment.

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Tyron Bache
2 months ago

My wife and I are so happy that we found The Oxford Nursery in Summertown for our kids, the warm and friendly staff go above and beyond! From being helpful on the bus before we've even got to nursery (thank you Canan!) to the fun activities, to the tasty meals served daily, not to mention all of the fantastic events all year round and updates throughout the day. The effort that is put in by the wonderful people there is remarkable and appreciated.

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Steph Slevin
3 months ago

Our son has been attending for six months now, and it has been such a wonderful experience. I was initially anxious about how his allergies would be managed, but the staff have been incredible—attentive, caring, and genuinely enthusiastic every single day. It’s clear they love what they do. Seeing him thrive through their creative weekly activities and cultural celebrations has been a joy. His progress is a direct reflection of their dedication, and we couldn't be happier.

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Buffy Hiner
a year ago

Having had at least one of my two children at this nursery for nearly 7 years and can still say with my hand on my heart, I’m still as happy as I was on day one. Both my son and still my daughter have thrived socially, been shown love and care everyday. All staff are friendly but more important are honest. They handle situations delicately but professionally. Children don’t just develop a close relationship with their key workers, but with all staff in the room and across the whole nursery. If you’re looking for a nursery that feels like a big loving family, this is certainly that nursery!! Happy children at the start of the day, make for a happy mummy!

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Mariella Steinhauser
2 months ago

Our daughter loves the nursery. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming, take wonderful care of the children, and have so many creative ideas to ensure they have a fantastic time. We wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • June 2015Inadequate
  • January 2012Good

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