Nurseries in IG1
122 registered nurseries — 6 Outstanding, 43 Good
Ofsted ratings in IG1
122
Total nurseries
6
Outstanding
43
Good
1
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
71
Not yet rated
Debden Park High School, LOUGHTON
The White Bridge Community Primary School, Loughton
St. John Fisher Rc Primary School, Loughton
Gascoigne Primary School, Barking
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Barking
Why families love IG1
40/100
Family Score
53.15
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around IG1
Deprivation decile: 2/10 (10 = least deprived)
Housing demand: Buyer's market
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in IG1
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in IG1?
IG1 has 122 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 43 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in IG1 are Outstanding or Good?
40% of nurseries in IG1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in IG1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in IG1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in IG1?
Yes — many nurseries in IG1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.