Best nurseries in Headington
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Oxford, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Full day care · 62 places · OX3 0DW | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Sandfield Day Nursery Full day care · 128 places · OX3 7RH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · OX3 0TU | Good (2025) |
| 4 | ABC Nursery Full day care · 52 places · OX3 7RG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Hunsdon House Garden School Full day care · 30 places · OX3 9BJ | Report card: 2 expected, 3 needs attention (Nov 2025) |
| 6 | Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye School Full day care · OX3 7TD | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School John Radcliffe Full day care · 95 places · OX3 9DU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Headington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in Headington?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Headington, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane, Sandfield Day Nursery, Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Headington?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Headington?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.