# Marden Pre-school

Marden Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Marden Primary Academy, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW, in Marden, Herefordshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marden-pre-school-2645138  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marden Primary Academy, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01432 880208
- Website: https://www.marden.hmfa.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2645138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 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/16/2645138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2645138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645138)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645138)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marden Primary Academy, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.124231,-2.695308

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marden Playing fields, under 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sutton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Wellington Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wildhearts Outdoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildhearts-outdoor-2816565) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highmore-hedgehogs-nursery-ey464526) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-creche-ey414908) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Holmer Preschool and Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmer-preschool-and-afterschool-club-2880193) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Lollipops Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-nursery-and-creche-ey459524) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadlands-bright-sparks-playgroup-2515584) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marden Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marden Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marden Pre-school take?

Marden Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Marden Pre-school?

You can call 01432 880208 and visit www.marden.hmfa.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645138)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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