Nurseries in IP2
83 registered nurseries — 9 Outstanding, 44 Good
Ofsted ratings in IP2
83
Total nurseries
9
Outstanding
44
Good
30
Not yet rated
St. Christophers C E V C P School, Bury St. Edmunds
Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School, Bury St. Edmunds
Barrow C Of E Vc Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds
Halifax Primary School, Ipswich
St. Peter & Paul C E Primary School, Eye
St. Marys C Of E Academy, Bury St. Edmunds
The Pines Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds
Why families love IP2
20.3/100
Family Score
10.37
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around IP2
Average property price: £231,766
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in IP2
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 IP2?
IP2 has 83 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 44 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in IP2 are Outstanding or Good?
64% of nurseries in IP2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in IP2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in IP2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in IP2?
Yes — many nurseries in IP2 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.