# Marmalade Hedgehog

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-hedgehog-2702405  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Etheldreda's Hall, Cloncurry Street, London, SW6 6DS
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 46
- 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: 2702405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 March 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/16/2702405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2702405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702405)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1823953)

## Fees

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

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St Etheldreda's Hall, Cloncurry Street, London, SW6 6DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474405,-0.215093

- Station: Putney Bridge, 0.5 miles
- Station: Parsons Green, 0.6 miles
- Station: Putney, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bishop's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bishop's Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stevenage Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Leader's Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Putney Lower Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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. 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 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)

### 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 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)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmalade-hedgehog-fulham)

### Extras and activities

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

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ormiston Bridge Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parsons Green Prep School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| New King's Road School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queen's Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kensington Prep School GDST |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Tugboat Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-tugboat-day-nursery-ltd-ey489210) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Melrose House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-house-nursery-school-ey369334) | Good |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings At The Palace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-at-the-palace-day-nursery-ey467360) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Fulham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-fulham-2732104) | Good | £119 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little People of Fulham Palace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-of-fulham-palace-2814613) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sinclair House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sinclair-house-school-2640208) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702405)
- 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 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marmalade+Hedgehog&query_place_id=ChIJxbuVXO4PdkgR8TR0uFL7Q7s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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