Nursery
52 Place Nursery
Marleigh Nursery is a 52 place nursery for children aged 3 to 4 years old.
The Nursery is open in term-time from 8:40 am to 3.15 pm
We have a fantastic Early Years team! Our Early Years areas are full of exciting, practical learning opportunities; places where children explore and develop their understanding. Adults focus on early language and the vocabulary children need to access advanced understanding. The inside and outside environments demonstrate the value we place on making sure all children have a fabulous, exciting and appropriate start to their education.
Admissions
From the term after their 3rd birthday, all 3 and 4 year olds are funded for 15 hours per week and some may be eligible for 30 hours funding (see https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare).
Places will be allocated on a first come basis on the following criteria:
1. Pre-school children who have a sibling attending Marleigh Primary Academy.
2. Pre-school children who live in the catchment area for Marleigh Primary Academy.
3. Children who live outside the catchment area.
Please note children can only start at the beginning of term.
New Nursery session times from September 2025
| Session | Times | Cost |
| Morning | 9am – 12pm | 3 hours funded |
| Afternoon | 12pm – 3pm | 3 hours funded |
Nursery Tours
We offer nursery tours on Wednesdays at 11am and 2:30pm, to register your interest please complete the below form and we will contact you with our next available slot.
Fees
All sessions, in addition to funded hours, are charged at £17. Places must be booked a term in advance.
Fees continue to be payable if a child is absent due to illness (including self-isolation) and due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g. strike action or closure due to severe weather). Each child’s attendance at Marleigh Nursery is conditional upon continued payment of any necessary fees.
Marleigh Nursery is open every day during term time from 9am to 3pm and the staff ratios are worked out according to the legal requirements. This means that we are unable to let children start the sessions earlier or later than the sessions that have been booked and paid for. We are unable to allow access to the premises before the relevant times. A charge will be levied for late collection of £1 per minute. This will be invoiced to you by the school office.
A place at Marleigh Nursery does not guarantee a place in Marleigh Primary Academy. Please see our Admissions Arrangement Policy for further details on how to apply for a Reception place.
Snacks and lunch
All children get free milk and fruit during the morning. To register for the milk please go to www.coolmilk.com. Those attending lunch sessions can bring their own packed lunch or a healthy school lunch can be ordered for your child. Read more about lunches.
Term dates
The term dates and staff training days can be found here.
To register a place at the nursery or to to ask any questions, please complete and send both the Marleigh Nursery Admission Form and the Parent/Carer Declaration form along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate (see the Downloads section below) to our office: enquiries@marleighprimary.org
