# Marmalade Nursery

Marmalade Nursery is a full-day nursery at 82-84 Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4PW, in Trunnah, Lancashire. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-nursery-2540885  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 82-84 Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4PW
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01253 826227
- Ofsted URN: 2540885

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, 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/16/2540885

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2540885). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540885)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540885)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540885)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1175849)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 82-84 Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.877390,-3.002498

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stanah Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sacred Heart Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Thornton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-pre-school-playgroup-ey271296) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak Tree Nursery School Stanah](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-nursery-school-stanah-ey549517) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chestnut Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cherubs-ey562157) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Marmalade Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marmalade Nursery take?

Marmalade Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

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

West Drive (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marmalade Nursery?

You can call 01253 826227.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540885)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marmalade+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmQfTidRce0gRlnwG8i_R7D4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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