Comper Nursery School
Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Comper Nursery School is a nursery school in Oxford for ages 2 to 4. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 13 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Children love coming to this nursery. They feel happy and safe. Staff build strong and caring relationships with the children. They provide consistently positive and encouraging support so that children develop well both academically and pastorally. Parents are united in their praise for the school. They value the induction arrangements that help their children settle quickly into nursery routines. One parent expressed the views of others when they said, 'Staff put huge efforts into making nursery a magical experience for our children.' The school has high ambitions for all children. The school's values of 'love, curiosity, courage and aspiration' are thoughtfully embedded across every curriculum area. As a result, children develop high levels of confidence and independence. The school is inclusive. The specific needs of pupils are well considered. Trips, such as visits to local shops and an aquarium, are for everyone. This helps pupils to develop an appreciation of culture. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Children behave well. They follow the nursery's simple rules and well-established routines willingly. This ensures a calm and safe learning environment. On the rare occasions when someone is unkind, adults provide helpful support.
What the school should improve
- A few staff do not yet have secure knowledge and teaching skills. This means that some misconceptions may go uncorrected and that some pupils do not always learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll
Schools near Comper Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| Slade Nursery School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Wheatley Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Lydalls Nursery School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Catherine King
- Phone
- 01865245768
- Address
- Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 122967
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.