# Marmalade Owl

Marmalade Owl is a sessional pre-school at Church Of The Ascension, 23 Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN, in Clapham Common, Wandsworth. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good 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 is run by Marmalade Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-owl-2702408  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Of The Ascension, 23 Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 40
- 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/
- Run by: [Marmalade Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marmalade-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2702408

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 2025, 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/16/2702408

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2702408). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702408)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702408)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702408)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573018)

## 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: Church Of The Ascension, 23 Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450818,-0.149436

- Station: Clapham South, 0.2 miles
- Station: Balham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nightingale Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bandstand Beds Community Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Agnes Riley Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired approaches, alongside a Play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support and an inclusive setting, along with music, language, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama, cooking and STEM activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- 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)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says parents receive a new parent pack and the group teacher makes a home visit. A Stay and Play session with the group is held before starting, and children start on a staggered basis over the first week, with siblings first. Parents may stay while a child settles, and the website also lists settling-in sessions.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- 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/curriculum/curriculum-heritage)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-a-typical-day)

### 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/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete a registration form, which is returned by email to the School Office, and pay a non-refundable registration fee. Places are offered first come, first served, and there is a waiting list. The nursery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Balham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bonneville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas's Clapham |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hornsby House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nightingales Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingales-nursery-123175) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Yukon Tots & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yukon-tots-and-preschool-2705506) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Link Chinese Limited Alderbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/link-chinese-limited-alderbrook-2811946) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Grove Hall Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-hall-nursery-ltd-ey416962) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodentops Abbeville Village Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-abbeville-village-limited-ey476153) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkies-nursery-and-pre-school-2691229) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Marmalade Owl offer 30 funded hours?

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

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

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

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

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

### Is Marmalade Owl open all year?

No. Marmalade Owl is open term time only.

### What ages does Marmalade Owl take?

Marmalade Owl takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Marmalade Owl Good at its inspection on 10 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marmalade Owl take?

Marmalade Owl is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marmalade Owl?

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

### What approach does Marmalade Owl follow?

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

### Does Marmalade Owl have outdoor space?

Marmalade Owl lists: Own garden.

### Does Marmalade Owl support children with SEND?

Marmalade Owl lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

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

Clapham South is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marmalade Owl?

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/16/2702408)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.marmaladeschools.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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