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£91/day*
The Old Station Nursery Oxford
The Sadler Building, Oxford Science Park, Heatley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4GE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Oxford
Oxford is centred on the historic university quarter and extends through established communities including Jericho, Summertown, Headington, Cowley, Marston, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys. The city is mainly covered by OX1 to OX4, with funded early years childcare administered by Oxfordshire County Council. Oxford City Council currently has 24 wards, including Headington, Cowley, Summertown, Marston and Rose Hill & Iffley.
Childcare numbers for Oxford
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Outstanding nurseries
2
67% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
33% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Oxfordshire
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£91/day*
Sandfield Day Nursery
Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 128 Spaces available
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£91/day*
Julia Durbin Day Nursery
Old Road, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 131 Spaces available
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£186/week
· £9672/year
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Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Oxford?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Oxfordshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Oxfordshire County CouncilPostcodes: OX3–OX4
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Nursery questions in Oxford
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Oxford?
Oxford is mainly covered by OX1, OX2, OX3 and OX4. These span the city centre, north and west Oxford, Headington and east Oxford, and Cowley and south east Oxford.
Are Headington and Cowley included when looking for nurseries in Oxford?
Yes. Headington and Cowley are both established parts of Oxford, alongside areas such as Summertown, Marston, Jericho and Rose Hill.
How much funded childcare can Oxford families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours from 9 months old until school age. Oxfordshire’s current funding terms also retain a separate 15 hour entitlement for eligible 2 year olds receiving additional support.
Are nursery places for babies and 2 year olds under pressure in Oxford?
They can be. Oxfordshire’s 2026 childcare planning identifies Oxford City as an area of high sufficiency concern for children aged 9 to 23 months and for 2 year olds. Families needing specific days or full day care may therefore find it useful to secure a place early.
Does qualifying for 30 funded hours guarantee the sessions I need?
No. Individual providers decide whether they offer 15 hours, 30 hours or another funded pattern, and the number of funded places can be limited. Eligibility therefore does not guarantee a particular nursery, day or session time.
Can I split my funded hours between two childcare providers?
Yes. Funded hours can be divided between eligible settings, which can be useful if one Oxford nursery cannot cover your full working week. The total funded hours must stay within your child’s entitlement.
What extra costs should I check before choosing an Oxford nursery?
Check whether there are separate charges for meals, nappies, additional hours or optional activities, as these can affect the real weekly cost even when your child receives funded childcare. Funded hours themselves should not require parents to purchase additional private hours.
Can funded childcare be spread across more of the year?
Yes, where the provider offers a stretched arrangement. Instead of taking the entitlement only over 38 weeks, families may be able to use fewer funded hours each week across a longer period.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Oxfordshire early years settings can access Inclusion Funding, Early Years Additional Funding and the Inclusive Early Years Fund to support children with additional needs. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance and funded early education can also attract £975 a year in Disability Access Fund during 2026 to 2027.