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Top 5 Montessori Schools in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and surrounding communities represented by schools in Oxford, Burnham, Gerrards Cross, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames.

  1. Newington, near Wallingford

    The Lighthouse Nursery School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans ages 1 to 5.
    Facilities · 30%
    91/100
    The campus includes purpose-designed spaces and gardens.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover ages 1 to 5 in Newington, near Wallingford.
    Overall grade
    A-87.9/100
    Program
    Ages 1 to 5.
    Why it stands out
    Founded in 1990, The Lighthouse combines Montessori and EYFS in three purpose-designed classrooms, each with outdoor space, plus a field for gardening and nature work.
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  2. Gerrards Cross

    Acorn Montessori Nursery and Preschool

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans ages 2 to 5.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes nature grounds.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 5 in Gerrards Cross, with full-day or extended-day options.
    Overall grade
    B+86.7/100
    Program
    Ages 2 to 5
    Why it stands out
    Acorn has operated in Gerrards Cross since 1994. It publishes a one-to-four adult-child ratio, offers half-day and full-day schedules, and gives children access to a field and woodland.
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  3. Fawley, Henley-on-Thames

    The Denning Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans ages 2 to 4 in the 2024 inspection cohort.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes nature grounds.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 4 in the 2024 inspection cohort in Fawley, Henley-on-Thames.
    Overall grade
    B+85.8/100
    Program
    Ages 2 to 4 in the 2024 inspection cohort
    Why it stands out
    Registered in 1992, Denning combines Montessori teaching with two weekly Forest School sessions. Its 2024 inspection recorded five staff members with relevant Level 3 to Level 6 qualifications.
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  4. Oxford

    Summertown Montessori Nursery

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans 9 months to 5 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Oxford campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover 9 months to 5 years in Oxford, with year-round scheduling and full-day or extended-day options.
    Overall grade
    B+85.8/100
    Program
    9 months to 5 years
    Why it stands out
    Summertown has served North Oxford since 1996 and covers the full nursery-to-preschool period with full-day, year-round hours.
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  5. Burnham

    Burnham Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans 20 months to 5 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Burnham campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover 20 months to 5 years in Burnham.
    Overall grade
    B+84.9/100
    Program
    20 months to 5 years
    Why it stands out
    Operating since 1991, Burnham provides Toddler and Preschool programs beside Burnham Beeches, with five full school-day sessions and a current Ofsted record.
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