Sessional pre-school in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
Marmalade Hedgehog
St Etheldreda's Hall, Cloncurry Street, London, SW6 6DS · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2022Reference 2702405Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 21 March 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places46 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 1 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30–17:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
St Etheldreda's Hall, Cloncurry Street, London, SW6 6DS · More nurseries in SW6
Stations
- Putney Bridge12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Parsons Green15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Putney22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Bishop's Park Road, Fulham Road and Kingwood Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bishop's Park2 min walk
- Bishop's Meadow7 min walk
- Stevenage Park8 min walk
- Leader's Gardens10 min walk
- Putney Lower Common10 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hammersmith and Fulham 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Marmalade Hedgehog is a sessional pre-school at St Etheldreda's Hall, Cloncurry Street, London, SW6 6DS, in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 46 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 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.
Run by Marmalade Schools Limited (school), which runs 6 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum, and names music classes, language classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Outstanding. Its website names an inclusive setting as its support.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says that before starting, parents receive a New Parent Pack, a home visit from the group teacher and an invitation to a Stay and Play session. Children start on a staggered basis over the first week, siblings first, and parents may stay if their child is unsettled. The nursery also offers settling-in sessions.
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families complete the online registration form, email it to the School Office and pay a non-refundable registration fee. Places are first come, first served, and tours can be booked with the Head Teacher. 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.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmalade HedgehogThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–17:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Little Tugboat Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Melrose House Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–15:15 | 2–4 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Fledglings At The Palace Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Little Forest Folk FulhamFull-day nursery | Good | £119 | 08:00–18:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Little People of Fulham PalaceFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Sinclair House SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
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- All nurseries in Hammersmith and Fulham74
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- Nurseries near Putney Bridge station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- All Saints CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected February 2025 0.1 miles
- Ormiston Bridge Academy ages 5–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.2 miles
- St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.3 miles
- Parsons Green Prep School ages 4–11 0.3 miles
- New King's Road School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.4 miles
- Queen's Manor School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Concerns)inspected June 2024 0.5 miles
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Kensington Prep School GDST ages 4–11 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Marmalade Hedgehog offer 30 funded hours?
Marmalade Hedgehog does not list the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Marmalade Hedgehog take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Marmalade Hedgehog offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Marmalade Hedgehog's opening hours?
Marmalade Hedgehog opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Marmalade Hedgehog open all year?
No. Marmalade Hedgehog is open term time only.
What ages does Marmalade Hedgehog take?
Marmalade Hedgehog takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is Marmalade Hedgehog's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Marmalade Hedgehog Outstanding at its inspection on 21 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Marmalade Hedgehog take?
Marmalade Hedgehog is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.
Who runs Marmalade Hedgehog?
Marmalade Hedgehog is run by Marmalade Schools Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.
What approach does Marmalade Hedgehog follow?
Marmalade Hedgehog's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Marmalade Hedgehog have outdoor space?
Marmalade Hedgehog lists: Own garden.
Does Marmalade Hedgehog support children with SEND?
Marmalade Hedgehog lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Marmalade Hedgehog?
Putney Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Marmalade Hedgehog?
You can call 020 8265 5224 and visit www.marmaladeschools.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.marmaladeschools.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2702405 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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