Nurseries in Oxford
114 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Oxford centre — 11 Outstanding, 46 Good
Ofsted ratings in Oxford
114
Total nurseries
11
Outstanding
46
Good
3
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
53
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Oxford
Osney Lane, Oxford
West Oxford Primary School, OXFORD
Dragon School, OXFORD
Oxford High School For Girls, Oxford
St. Nicholas First School, OXFORD
Headington Rye Oxford, OXFORD
Headington Rye Oxford, OXFORD
Headington School, OXFORD
John Radcliffe Hospital, OXFORD
St. Swithuns C of E Primary School, OXFORD
2 Armstrong Road, Oxford
William Fletcher Primary School, Kidlington
Kaleidoscope Childrens Centre, Kidlington
Unit 3 Radley Road Industrial Estate, Oxfordshire
C Of E Primary School, Abingdon
St. Edmunds Rc Primary School, Abingdon
St Nicolas C Of E Primary School, Abingdon
School Of St. Helen & St. Katharine, Abingdon
Carswell Cp School, ABINGDON
18 Marcham Road, ABINGDON
Willow Cottage Nurseries, WITNEY
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Oxford
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Oxford?
We found 114 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Oxford centre, of which 11 are rated Outstanding and 46 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Oxford are Outstanding or Good?
50% of nurseries near Oxford centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Oxford?
This page lists nurseries near Oxford centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Oxford for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Oxford?
Yes — many nurseries in Oxford offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.