# Marmalade Cat

Marmalade Cat is a sessional pre-school at 1 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JH, in Clapham Junction, Wandsworth. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Marmalade Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-cat-2702410  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JH
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8265 5224
- Website: https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-cat-clapham-common
- Run by: [Marmalade Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marmalade-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2702410

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 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/16/2702410

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2702410). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702410)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702410)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702410)

## Fees

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

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–16:15
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 1 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.461178,-0.162392

- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.4 miles
- Station: Clapham South, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lavender Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bolingbroke Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wandsworth Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Falcon Glade, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

In its 2025 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education. Its website names SEND support and an inclusive setting.

### Settling in

According to its website, before starting families receive a New Parent Pack, a home visit from the group teacher and a Stay and Play session. Children start on a staggered basis over the first week, with siblings first, and the website lists settling-in sessions.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/admissions/admissions-settling-in)
- Holiday 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-cat-clapham-common)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2025.

### Getting a place

Its website says families apply by filling in the registration form and sending it with the registration fee to the School Office. Places are offered first come, first served, and families are told if their child is placed on the waiting list. The nursery has a waiting list and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parkgate House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Honeywell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Honeywell Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thomas's Clapham |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Eaton House the Manor School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey346428) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Butterfly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-preschool-ey465231) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Lavender Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-lavender-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey425030) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mouse House Nursery School SW11: The Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mouse-house-nursery-school-sw11-the-kindergartens-ey366864) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ecole Du Parc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ecole-du-parc-ey497251) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Storm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/storm-nursery-2652306) | Met |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Marmalade Cat offer 30 funded hours?

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

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

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

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

Marmalade Cat opens 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri.

### Is Marmalade Cat open all year?

No. Marmalade Cat is open term time only.

### What ages does Marmalade Cat take?

Marmalade Cat takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Marmalade Cat Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marmalade Cat take?

Marmalade Cat is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marmalade Cat?

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

### Does Marmalade Cat support children with SEND?

Marmalade Cat lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

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

Clapham Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marmalade Cat?

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/16/2702410)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.marmaladeschools.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-cat-clapham-common)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Marmalade+Cat&query_place_id=ChIJnUlqPr0FdkgRFI6wjN873nU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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