Nurseries in IP3
46 registered nurseries — 5 Outstanding, 26 Good
Ofsted ratings in IP3
46
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
26
Good
1
Requires Improvement
14
Not yet rated
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Thurston C Of E Primary Academy, Bury St. Edmunds
Howard Community Academy, Bury St. Edmunds
Beacon Church, Bury St. Edmunds
Woolpit Cp Academy, Bury St. Edmunds
South Lee School, BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Why families love IP3
40.7/100
Family Score
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in IP3
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 IP3?
IP3 has 46 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 26 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in IP3 are Outstanding or Good?
67% of nurseries in IP3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in IP3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in IP3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in IP3?
Yes — many nurseries in IP3 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.
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