# Tadpoles Pre-School

Tadpoles Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1EJ, in Marks Tey, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-pre-school-402107  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1EJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07712 335363
- Ofsted URN: 402107

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 402107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402107)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402107)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.875944,0.776667

- Station: Marks Tey, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marks Tey Recreational Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-marks-tey-2805792) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-402180) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Great Tey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tey-pre-school-402130) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stanway-2504015) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tadpoles Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Tadpoles Pre-School was inspected on 2 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tadpoles Pre-School take?

Tadpoles Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tadpoles Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Tadpoles Pre-School?

You can call 07712 335363.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402107)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tadpoles+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJiQmEkJkC2UcR131Me6z8rpM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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