--- title: "Marcham Pre-School Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Marcham Pre-School Playgroup, a nursery in Abingdon — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Marcham Pre-School Playgroup # Marcham Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Marcham C of E School, Morland Road, Abingdon, OX13 6PY · Oxfordshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Marcham Pre-school, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children. The pre-school accepts children from their second birthday, prioritising families residing in Marcham, Frilford, and Garford, as well as those with older siblings attending Marcham Primary School. They operate on a term-time only basis, from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A minimum attendance of twice a week is required to ensure consistent development and integration into the pre-school community. Marcham Pre-school emphasises an engaging and dynamic learning experience, with a focus on activities that promote growth and exploration in the early years. The dedicated and qualified staff are committed to fostering an environment where children can thrive and excel. Our ethos Our vision is to "provide an exciting, friendly, engaging and interesting environment for your child to learn, grow and excel in their Early Years. We aim for our experiences to be BIGGER, to be MESSIER and to be NOISIER than ever before!!" What it's like Children are confident and happy and feel secure in the pre-school. Staff provide appropriate support to help them adjust to changes in their environment and routines. Children have good social skills, happily talking to others about the volcanoes they are making and enjoy learning about the world around them. Charity-run Term-time only Priority for local families ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://marcham-preschool.weebly.com/feesfunding.html) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, term time only 8.45am - 3.00 pm Age range 2 years old and over Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1968 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Marcham Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 19 June 2023 · Lisa Dailey Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are confident and happy and feel secure in the pre-school. Staff provide appropriate support to help them adjust to changes in their environment and routines. Children have good social skills, happily talking to others about the volcanoes they are making and enjoy learning about the world around them. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and happy and feel secure. - Staff support children's physical development particularly well. - Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enjoyment during their play. - Staff support children's language development well. - The manager ensures that the pre-school curriculum is ambitious and includes opportunities that enrich children's experiences. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should use opportunities more effectively to extend children's understanding and help them develop essential knowledge and skills to apply to their future learning. Inspection #10295232 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223715) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marcham Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10295232 Lead inspector Lisa Dailey [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223715)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364409) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://marcham-preschool.weebly.com/) Marcham C of E School, Morland Road, Abingdon, OX13 6PY Opening hours Monday - Friday, term time only 8.45am - 3.00 pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.33837/51.66849/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Abingdon - [Day nurseries in Abingdon](/search?q=Abingdon) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=marcham-pre-school-playgroup-ox13-6py-ey364409) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is highly effective. Staff discuss children's needs with parents as early as possible and share information. They plan and implement strategies to enable children to adapt to the pre-school routine and make good progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. When exploring their 'wild patch', staff help children to learn the names of birds, leaves and flowers in their environment. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - June 2023 Good - December 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - March 2012 Outstanding - October 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Marcham Pre-School Playgroup ### What type of nursery is Marcham Pre-School Playgroup? ### What curriculum approach does Marcham Pre-School Playgroup follow? ### How can Marcham Pre-School Playgroup be contacted? ### Is Marcham Pre-School Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ### How was Marcham Pre-School Playgroup rated by Ofsted? ## About the setting Marcham Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1968 and runs from Marcham Church of England School, near Abingdon. It is open each weekday between 8.45am to 3pm, during term time only. The pre-school is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs five staff, all of whom are qualified at level 3 and above. 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