Opening hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early drop-off at 7:45 AM)
Willow Tree Nursery in Marlborough
Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(8 Google reviews)
·Kennet Barns, Church Lane, Marlborough, SN8 2LU · Wiltshire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Willow Tree Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2023, is a nurturing childcare setting in Marlborough for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the day nursery provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children flourish.
The dedicated staff, under the guidance of Minoa Mildenhall Ltd, are highly committed to providing quality care and education, supporting children in their learning journey and fostering positive attitudes. The day nursery is particularly strong in its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with leaders ensuring robust intervention plans and precise reviews.
Children enjoy a rich learning experience both indoors and outdoors, developing their physical skills and independence. The outdoor area offers opportunities for running, climbing, digging, and chalk drawing, while inside, children engage in purposeful activities and make independent choices in their play.
The nursery’s commitment to excellent parental partnerships ensures families are well-informed and involved in their child's progress.
Our ethos
Willow Tree Nursery's philosophy is centred on nurturing children's independence, fostering a love for learning from an early age, and providing rich outdoor learning experiences where free play and nature are integral. They also prioritise healthy eating, encouraging children to explore diverse foods and learn about cooking.
What it's like
Children flourish in this welcoming and highly supportive nursery. They settle quickly and feel safe. Children develop positive attitudes towards others and play happily together. Staff value each child's individuality and demonstrate a strong commitment to helping every child achieve well.
Strong SEND supportWelcoming environmentMotivated learnersEffective leadershipGood communication
Pricing & funding
The nursery charges a one-off registration fee to secure a child's place. Parents must sign an agreement form and accept the terms and conditions to accept a place.
Good to know
- A registration fee is required to secure a child's place.
- Parents must sign an Agreement Form and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Key facts
Age range
4 months to school age
Term time / All Year
All_year
Session types
Full Year, Term Time
Registered with Ofsted
2023
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Expected standard
Last inspected Nov 2025
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted report for Willow Tree Nursery
Last inspected 27 November 2025
What it's like to attend
Children flourish in this welcoming and highly supportive nursery. They settle quickly and feel safe. Children develop positive attitudes towards others and play happily together. Staff value each child's individuality and demonstrate a strong commitment to helping every child achieve well.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and help them to understand and manage their feelings and emotions.
- Leaders leave no stone unturned in their efforts to remove barriers to children's learning.
- Leaders are very committed to providing high-quality care and education, leading their team well and supporting staff to gain new qualifications.
- Children have smooth transitions as they move to the next stage of their learning, feeling happy, secure and well prepared.
- Children enjoy the experiences on offer and make independent choices in their play, showing high levels of motivation to learn through exploration and curiosity.
- The safeguarding standards are met. Leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.
- Staff closely monitor children's attendance and provide timely support and flexibility for families. This ensures that they address any issues quickly so that children attend regularly and achieve the best possible outcomes in preparation for school.
- Leaders demonstrate a prompt and accurate understanding of children's needs, including any emerging or changing requirements. Quick referrals and strong partnership working supports all children to make rapid progress from their starting points.
Areas to develop
- 1Staff should extend older children's communication skills further.
- 2Staff should monitor more closely the way the youngest children use sensory materials.
Inspection #2751264 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
A strength of the nursery is the support it has in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders are relentless in their pursuit to get children the support that they rightly deserve, monitoring intervention plans with rigour and reviewing them with precision.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy their time outside in the garden and have good opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. Older children run, climb and dig in the sand, while children of all ages explore the outdoor environment, make marks with chalk, and investigate an autumn tray.
Google Reviews of Willow Tree Nursery
5.0
(8 Google reviews)
Lara Faber
a year ago
Willow Tree Nursery offers a home away from home environment. the staff go above and beyond for the children, and it shows. My daughter has been going there since her 1st birthday 5 days a week 8-6, and she is desperate to leave the house, runs into nursery. They have a fantastic outdoor space full of lots of different activities. The staff come up with fantastic very messy activities. I am provided daily, photos, updates, weekly reports, what she's eaten. They offer stay and play sessions for the parents, Christmas nativity, Santa came in for their Christmas party. The management are fantastic, caring, understanding and truly just want to provide the best service possible. The staff are true angels. I looked at 5 nurseries before i looked at the willow tree and fell totally in love with. Eternally grateful for what they do and making me feel ease leaving my baby girl there 5 days a week.
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Natalya Fedai
a year ago
My daughter has just started at Willow Tree Nursery, and we’ve had such a positive experience. I was very anxious about her starting, especially as she is so young, but the seedlings team has made us (both baby and parents) feel at ease. She already enjoys her days there and comes home with big smiles. The staff are wonderful with her, and they got to understand her needs very quickly. A special shout out to her key worker Chloe. You are all amazing :)
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christinananana13
a year ago
Willowtree Nursery is an exceptional childcare facility that truly stands out for its caring and professional approach. From the moment we step inside, you can feel the warmth and dedication that permeates the environment. The staff in the Baby Room are particularly remarkable - they are incredibly nurturing, attentive, and make it clear how much they genuinely care for each child's well-being. They take the time to create a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment where babies can thrive, which is so important for the parents' peace of mind. The manager at Willowtree Nursery deserves a special mention as well. Their leadership is evident in how smoothly the nursery operates and in the positive energy of the entire team. Overall, Willowtree Nursery provides an exceptional experience that gives parents confidence that their little ones are in the best possible hands.
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Sophia W
a year ago
We love the nursery for our son. He settled there really quickly. Staff are attentive and kind and the space itself is perfect for busy children. We particularly love the indoor outdoor play area and the large garden, which means the kids get loads of fresh air.
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Jess Smith
a year ago
My little boy loves willow tree nursery. They have a lovely outdoor area which he loves as he enjoys being outside. They have great communication with parents with updates throughout the day. I would highly recommend.
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
27 November 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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