# Marcham Pre-School Playgroup

Marcham Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Marcham C of E School, Morland Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6PY, in Marcham, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marcham-pre-school-playgroup-ey364409  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marcham C of E School, Morland Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6PY
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY364409

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, 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/EY364409

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY364409). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364409)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364409)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364409)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/264339)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marcham C of E School, Morland Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.668493,-1.338365

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Manor Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Drayton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Larkmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Marcham Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marcham-little-angels-nursery-2565615) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons St Mary's Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-st-marys-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey458407) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Dalton Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalton-pre-school-nursery-134534) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Dots Abingdon North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dots-abingdon-north-2853572) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Abingdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-abingdon-2878955) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Wootton and Dry Sandford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wootton-and-dry-sandford-preschool-133413) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marcham Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marcham Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marcham Pre-School Playgroup take?

Marcham Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364409)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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