The ACE Centre Nursery School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
The ACE Centre Nursery School, Chipping Norton
The ACE Centre Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils in Chipping Norton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
The ACE Centre Nursery School in detail
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The ACE Centre Nursery School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Street, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its September 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The ACE Centre Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The ACE Centre Nursery School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Chipping Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chipping Norton
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
2026 data
Questions parents ask about The ACE Centre Nursery School
What is The ACE Centre Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The ACE Centre Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The ACE Centre Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When The ACE Centre Nursery School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to The ACE Centre Nursery School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The ACE Centre Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is The ACE Centre Nursery School?
The ACE Centre Nursery School is at The Ace Centre, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DZ.