# Farlea Childcare (St. Marys)

Farlea Childcare (St. Marys) is a sessional pre-school at St. Marys RC Primary School, Hunter Road, CANNOCK, WS11 0AE, in Rumer Hill, Staffordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Farlea Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farlea-childcare-st-marys-ey386044  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Marys RC Primary School, Hunter Road, CANNOCK, WS11 0AE
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Farlea Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/farlea-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY386044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY386044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386044)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386044)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1254279)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marys RC Primary School, Hunter Road, CANNOCK, WS11 0AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.684376,-2.028901

- Station: Cannock, 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Longford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mill Green Nature Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bridgtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Longford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sherbrook Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Start Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-start-childcare-ey475926) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Oak Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-oak-tree-day-nursery-2746046) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Owl Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owl-childcare-2539416) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossoms on the Chase](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-on-the-chase-2597413) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Farlea Childcare (Bridgtown)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farlea-childcare-bridgtown-ey538330) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treetops Kindergarden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-kindergarden-2568268) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Farlea Childcare (St. Marys)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Farlea Childcare (St. Marys) Good at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Farlea Childcare (St. Marys) take?

Farlea Childcare (St. Marys) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Farlea Childcare (St. Marys)?

Farlea Childcare (St. Marys) is run by Farlea Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Farlea Childcare (St. Marys)?

Cannock is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386044)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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