# Flying Start Nursery - Marjon

Flying Start Nursery - Marjon is a full-day nursery at Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8BH, in Glenholt, Plymouth. It is registered for 59 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-marjon-ey426171  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8BH
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 01752 776460
- Website: http://www.flyingstart.uk.com/
- Run by: [Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/flying-start-nurseries-sw-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY426171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, 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/EY426171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY426171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426171)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426171)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.420852,-4.110786

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cann Bridge School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Widewell Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honeyshute Day Nursery Thornbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-thornbury-2902171) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Derriford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-derriford-ey465484) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-117194) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Plymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-plymouth-ey435253) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plym-bridge-nursery-and-day-care-ey294876) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jack & Jill's Childcare Widewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-childcare-widewell-ey285154) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Flying Start Nursery - Marjon's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flying Start Nursery - Marjon Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Flying Start Nursery - Marjon take?

Flying Start Nursery - Marjon is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Who runs Flying Start Nursery - Marjon?

Flying Start Nursery - Marjon is run by Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Flying Start Nursery - Marjon?

You can call 01752 776460 and visit www.flyingstart.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426171)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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