# Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm is a full-day nursery at Marsh Farm Day Nursery, Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP, in Brandy Hole, Essex. It is registered for 117 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Marsh Farm Day Nursery, Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP - Registered places: 117 - Ofsted URN: 2834045 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 3 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834045 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2834045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834045) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834045) - Registered places: 117 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834045) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Marsh Farm Day Nursery, Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.635231,0.613939 - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Marsh Farm Country Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Elmwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Woodville Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 1.2 miles | | William de Ferrers School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [HCA Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hca-pre-school-402293) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [The Hullbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Elmwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm's Ofsted rating? Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm was inspected on 3 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm take? Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm is registered with Ofsted for up to 117 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm? South Woodham Ferrers is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834045) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.