Grimsbury Manor Nursery School

Grimsbury Green, Banbury OX16 3JX
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9.6 31 Reviews
  • Grimsbury Manor Nursery School, Banbury
Grimsbury Manor is a newly refurbished nursery school in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The setting provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.

The team believe that every child has a story to tell, and deserves a place to learn and grow, to explore and develop what makes them uniquely special.

Education at Grimsbury Manor is a special blend of individualised learning and purposeful play, all taking place in carefully curated spaces that are full of wonder and stimulation.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alyson McCabe (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) from £72.00

  • All-inclusive service We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Grimsbury Manor Nursery School Reviews (31)

9.6

Grimsbury Manor Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.555) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grimsbury Manor Nursery School has 31 reviews.

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Review from Amila D (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb team with excellent commitment. They wipe her tears, they smile with her, she learns so much from them, they keep her safe while we are busy in working stations. She grows up with them. A great big thanks to the whole team for your enormous dedication.
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Review from Zena W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My girl seems to like it. We have never had problems with the school. Very responsible staff, fun activities for the kids, good food selections (maybe not many vegetables, we eat lots of vegetables at home so a bit less in nursery is okay for me). Good communication, we see daily updates almost every
day. Wish the outdoor area could involve more nature stuff and activities, like growing plants, having some chickens and ducks, keeping worms, fish etc.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my son to Grimsbury Manor from another nursery in Banbury last year as I had some concerns. I am so happy with my decision. No more tears at drop-off! Grimsbury Manor has been a totally different experience from communication to facilities, food, ease of pick up and drop off, and most importantly,
the brilliant staff, who I know always have my son's best interests. He really looks forward to his time there and talks enthusiastically about his day. I really enjoy the daily updates with photos on the portal.
It is such a homely, caring and welcoming nursery, which I know my son appreciates. With an emphasis on independence, Grimsbury Manor really fits the environment I want my son to develop and learn in.
I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been incredibly pleased with Grimsbury Manor Nursery School.
Our son started at the nursery in September, having moved from a different local nursery, I was concerned that the move would be unsettling for him but that was not the case at all.
The environment is beautiful but still child-friendly
with a wide range of toys and different activities set up every day.
The staff are very friendly, and knowledgeable. They really listen to any thoughts we might have about our son's interests and next steps for his development and give us ideas on how we can work on this at home also. Highly recommend.
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Review from Deepika S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent. My little girl has settled in so well here, thanks to the amazing staff. With my elder son, I had changed three nurseries and I can confidently say Grimsbury Manor Nursery School ticks all the boxes which any outstanding nursery would do. Food is
made fresh every day on site, ample free parking, a beautiful big building, a big garden, face detection cameras at the entry, clean rooms with age-appropriate toys and dedicated and trained staff, what else does a parent need for the child? Above all, they have a parent room too if they want a tea or coffee or a few minutes of relaxation. If you want a nursery for your little one, go for Grimsbury. It's the best.
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys started here in September and I couldn't be more pleased with the nursery.
They've settled in brilliantly and the staff have been so attentive to their individual needs. The nursery itself is beautiful, so clean and has fantastic resources.
Communication between the nursery and parents has
also been great and I've been so happy with my decision to send them to Grimsbury Manor.
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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the team at Grimsbury Manor Nursery enough! The surroundings and building are beautiful and a lovely calm relaxing place to be.
The admin and communication side of things are fantastic - I never have to chase anything and communication is prompt, forthcoming and clear.
What is most
important for me, above all this, is that my son is happy. He absolutely loves it and has settled in beautifully (and quickly). The staff are all caring and nurturing and there is an incredibly warm atmosphere.
I am thoroughly happy that I chose Grimsbury Manor for my son.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am beyond happy with the nursery. We were worried about our son starting a nursery and how he is going to settle in but everything is going brilliantly thanks to the wonderful staff at Grimsbury Manor. They are truly dedicated, always kind, polite, understanding and with a smile on their face. I can't
thank them enough for taking such good care of my son.
Handovers are really good, with a lot of information provided. I am put at ease knowing my son is so well looked after. After just a few weeks I am confident that the staff knows my son and his needs so well
The nursery is newly renovated so everything is brand new and the place looks really nice, always clean and tidy. The kids also have lots of different toys to play with.
I also really like the app and daily photos, they brighten up my day.
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Review from Jasmin V (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the minute we attended the open day in July 2022 to the settling-in sessions, to the day my daughter started it has been an amazing experience.
Always been available to answer questions and concerns (if any), always keeping us updated with the online portal which is very user-friendly.
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always go above and beyond and I cannot thank them enough for making us feel so welcome and at ease with the transition from another nursery to Grimsbury Manor.
I could not recommend the staff and nursery enough - thank you.
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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery - my son has been attending for two weeks now and he has settled in so well! The staff are so welcoming and help to make me feel at ease dropping him off! We get app updates which I love and a good handover when we pick him up! Couldn't have wished for a better nursery!
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is lovely, newly renovated so nice and fresh, a lovely neutral pallet and garden space with balance beams, a wooden boat and trays with lots more!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My daughter joined at the beginning of September and absolutely loves it here. The staff are attentive to her needs and clearly know her incredibly well. The communication between the nursery and parents is wonderful. At drop-off and pick up staff are always
available to talk through any concerns etc. An app is used every day so I can see photos of what my daughter has been up to. I can also see her food, nappies and sleep for the day.
It is so good to know I am leaving her in a setting that nurtures her personality and cares for her so well.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.555)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.555) out of 10 for Grimsbury Manor Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.763 for Grimsbury Manor Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.763
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.792 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Grimsbury Manor Nursery School is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 number of registered child places is 24. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.792
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Alyson

Alyson McCabe

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Alyson has been working with children for roughly 15 years, starting her career in North London at a small private company. It was there that Alyson developed and grew as a practitioner, working her way up to Nursery Manager. In 2019, Alyson became pregnant and decided she wanted to leave the city to start her family in the countryside. After taking some time out of work, she was ready to get back to it! Alyson has been working at Grimsbury Manor since springtime 2023, and loves the grandness of the building - it reminds her of Malory Towers! Alyson and her team pride themselves on getting to know the families and children and making sure they build strong, trusting, and lasting relationships.

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