# Willow Tree Nursery

Willow Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kennet Barns, Church Lane, Mildenhall, Marlborough, SN8 2LU, in Mildenhall, Wiltshire. It is registered for 86 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong 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 Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2751264  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kennet Barns, Church Lane, Mildenhall, Marlborough, SN8 2LU
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01672 515763
- Website: https://willowtreemildenhall.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2751264

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 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 | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751264

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2751264). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751264)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751264)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751264)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kennet Barns, Church Lane, Mildenhall, Marlborough, SN8 2LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.424549,-1.700699

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St John's Marlborough | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-under-fives-ey432371) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [College Fields Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/college-fields-montessori-nursery-school-2753009) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Dragons Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-preschool-146029) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/savernake-forest-and-farm-nursery-2746107) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Ramsbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramsbury-pre-school-ey559595) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2746136) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Willow Tree Nursery was inspected on 27 November 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 Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Willow Tree Nursery take?

Willow Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Nursery?

You can call 01672 515763 and visit willowtreemildenhall.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751264)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Nursery%2C+Mildenhall&query_place_id=ChIJ9fsR6LFQcUgRg9pyknIVVf4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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