--- title: "St Mary's Under Fives, Marlborough | Ofsted: Good" description: "St Mary's Under Fives in Marlborough — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." 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, Google 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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St Mary's Under Fives # St Mary's Under Fives Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Marlborough St. Mary's primary school, George Lane, Marlborough, SN8 4BX · Wiltshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Mary's Under Fives, located in Marlborough, Wiltshire, is a committee-run pre-school that has been providing early education since July 2011. Inspected on 10 January 2024, it received a 'Good' rating for overall effectiveness, maintaining the standard achieved in its previous inspection which required improvement. The pre-school operates during term time, from 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays, offering provision for children aged 2 to 4 years, with a capacity for 28 children. The dedicated staff, including four highly qualified individuals, create a happy and inclusive environment for all children. They focus on individual learning opportunities, ensuring children are settled and engaged while developing a love for learning. The commitment to continuous improvement is evident in their use of external support, ongoing staff training, and a well-established key-person system that fosters strong relationships with families. What it's like Kind and nurturing staff happily welcome children as they arrive for their day at pre-school. Staff make time for parents to share any information to ensure their children are happy and staff can meet their needs successfully. Children hang up their belongings and confidently enter the playroom, ready to start their day. Children are happy and settled. Happy and inclusive Ambitious curriculum Strong key-person system Good behaviour Well-supported SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Mary's Under Fives Last inspected 10 January 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Kind and nurturing staff happily welcome children as they arrive for their day at pre-school. Staff make time for parents to share any information to ensure their children are happy and staff can meet their needs successfully. Children hang up their belongings and confidently enter the playroom, ready to start their day. Children are happy and settled. Inspector highlights - Kind and nurturing staff happily welcome children as they arrive for their day at pre-school. - Leaders seek support from external agencies to help them make positive changes to their practice. - Staff use children's interest of dinosaurs and building to incorporate mathematical language into play. - Children learn to have respect for others and their environment. - Leaders create a happy and inclusive pre-school environment for all that attend. - The key-person system is well established. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and external agencies to make timely referrals where needed. Areas to develop - 1 consistently support and remind children of the importance of behaviour expectations during group activities and the impact their actions may have on others - 2 use strategies to support children that are quieter or need extra support to engage in a wide range of meaningful learning experiences. Inspection #10283153 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239430) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Mary's Under Fives Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10283153 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239430)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432371) 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 Marlborough St. Mary's primary school, George Lane, Marlborough, SN8 4BX ## Explore day nurseries near Marlborough - [Day nurseries in Marlborough](/search?q=Marlborough) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-mary-s-under-fives-sn8-4bx-ey432371) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and external agencies to make timely referrals where needed. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: January 2012 - January 2024 Good - February 2023 Requires improvement - June 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - January 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about St Mary's Under Fives ### Does St Mary's Under Fives take babies? ### What funded childcare does St Mary's Under Fives accept? ### What type of early years setting is St Mary's Under Fives? ### What does St Mary's Under Fives do well for children? ### Which areas is St Mary's Under Fives working to improve? ### How did St Mary's Under Fives do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### When is St Mary's Under Fives open? ### How does St Mary's Under Fives support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Marlborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Mary's Under Fives. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.3 mi ### Willow Tree Nursery Marlborough · SN8 2LU 5.0(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-sn8-2lu-2751264) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery Marlborough · SN8 3UU 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/savernake-forest-and-farm-nursery-sn8-3uu-2746107) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Little Saints Nursery Pewsey · SN9 5NT ](/nursery/little-saints-nursery-sn9-5nt-ey552671) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.6 mi ### The Circle Nursery Marlborough · SN8 1RF 5.0(9 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-circle-nursery-sn8-1rf-ey395132) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.6 mi ### Ramsbury Pre-School Ramsbury · SN8 2QH ](/nursery/ramsbury-pre-school-sn8-2qh-ey559595) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.7 mi ### Puddleducks Nursery And Pre-School Pewsey · SN9 5EW ](/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-and-pre-school-sn9-5ew-ey454837) [See all nurseries in Marlborough →](/search?q=Marlborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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