# Marmalade Bear

Marmalade Bear is a sessional pre-school at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 212 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HP, in Upper Tooting, Wandsworth. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Marmalade Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-bear-2702407  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 212 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HP
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8265 5224
- Website: http://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Marmalade Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marmalade-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2702407

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702407

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2702407). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702407)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702407)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702407)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1572813)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 212 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.443201,-0.167202

- Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.3 miles
- Station: Tooting Bec, 0.6 miles
- Station: Balham, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wandsworth Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Springfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Godley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Upper Tooting Park Play Space, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the approaches named are Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired and a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding. Its website also names SEND support, an inclusive setting, music classes, language classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips.

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)

### Settling in

Its website says that before starting, families receive a New Parent Pack, a home visit from the group teacher and a Stay and Play with the group. Children start on a staggered basis over the first week, siblings first. Settling-in sessions are also offered.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/admissions/admissions-terms-and-conditions)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/admissions/admissions-settling-in)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/admissions/admissions-15-and-30-hour-funding)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/admissions/admissions-settling-in)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-bear-wandsworth-common)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the registration form online and email it to the School Office, paying a non-refundable registration fee to join the waiting list. Places are first come, first served, and the nursery has a waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finton House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Nightingale Community Academy |  | 5–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fircroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hornsby House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Eveline Day School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Marmalade Caterpillar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-caterpillar-2702411) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Beechcroft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechcroft-day-nursery-ey476517) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mayfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayfield-nursery-ey475502) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Crescent II Kindergarten: The Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-ii-kindergarten-the-kindergartens-ey367053) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Eveline Day Nursery Schools Limited (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-ey438167) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Apples And Honey Nightingale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-honey-nightingale-2526309) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Marmalade Bear offer 30 funded hours?

Marmalade Bear does not list the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Marmalade Bear take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Marmalade Bear offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Marmalade Bear's opening hours?

Marmalade Bear opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Marmalade Bear open all year?

No. Marmalade Bear is open term time only.

### What ages does Marmalade Bear take?

Marmalade Bear takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Marmalade Bear's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marmalade Bear Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marmalade Bear take?

Marmalade Bear is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marmalade Bear?

Marmalade Bear is run by Marmalade Schools Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What approach does Marmalade Bear follow?

Marmalade Bear's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Marmalade Bear have outdoor space?

Marmalade Bear lists: Regular park trips.

### Does Marmalade Bear support children with SEND?

Marmalade Bear lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Marmalade Bear?

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

### How do I contact Marmalade Bear?

You can call 020 8265 5224 and visit www.marmaladeschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702407)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.marmaladeschools.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marmalade+Bear&query_place_id=ChIJV6qx8OgFdkgReChr85aXVko)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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