The ACE Centre Nursery School
URN: 122974 • Chipping Norton OX7 5DZ
Overview
- Name
- The ACE Centre Nursery School
- URN
- 122974
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- L Jenkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01608644440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Ace Centre, Chipping Norton OX7 5DZ
Summary
The ACE Centre Nursery School, located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 5 years. As a local authority nursery school, it serves a mixed-gender population of 42 pupils, offering a blend of educational and health services. The nursery prides itself on fostering a supportive community where each child's individuality is respected and valued.
The curriculum at ACE Centre is designed to promote exploration and play, encouraging children to develop resilience, self-esteem, and a love of learning. The learning environment is rich and evolving, with a focus on cross-curricular experiences and outdoor learning, including Forest School activities. The staff, led by an experienced Headteacher, are dedicated to providing tailored support to meet each child's developmental needs.
Safeguarding is a priority at ACE Centre, with a robust system in place to ensure the well-being of all children. The nursery aims to cultivate essential social skills and self-regulation through consistent emotional coaching, preparing children for future educational success and life experiences.
The curriculum at ACE Centre is designed to promote exploration and play, encouraging children to develop resilience, self-esteem, and a love of learning. The learning environment is rich and evolving, with a focus on cross-curricular experiences and outdoor learning, including Forest School activities. The staff, led by an experienced Headteacher, are dedicated to providing tailored support to meet each child's developmental needs.
Safeguarding is a priority at ACE Centre, with a robust system in place to ensure the well-being of all children. The nursery aims to cultivate essential social skills and self-regulation through consistent emotional coaching, preparing children for future educational success and life experiences.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates & Holiday Playscheme (other)
- School’s Newsletter 24/25 – term 5, newsletter 28 (other)
- School’s newsletter 24/25 – term 6, newsletter 29 (other)
- School’s newsletter 24/25 – term 6, newsletter 30 (other)
- School’s newsletter 24/25 – term 6, newsletter 31 (other)
- School’s newsletter 24/25 – term 6, newsletter 32 (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Headington Quarry Nursery School (74.4)
- Slade Nursery School (70.7)
- John Hampden Nursery School (60.2)
- Wantage Nursery School (60.2)
- Lydalls Nursery School (59.7)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 42
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | 41 | 23 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | 41 | 23 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 24 | 26 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 32 | 27 | 0.00 |
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