Nurseries in NG3
72 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 41 Good
Ofsted ratings in NG3
72
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
41
Good
1
Requires Improvement
28
Not yet rated
Westdale Junior School, Nottingham
Sycamore Academy, Nottingham
Huntingdon Academy, Nottingham
Grantham Preparatory International School, Grantham
Harrowby Church Of England Primary School, Grantham
St. Augustines Catholic Voluntary Academy, Nottingham
WALTER HALLS SCHOOL, Nottingham
Leasingham St. Andrews C Of E School, Sleaford
Why families love NG3
40/100
Family Score
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in NG3
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 NG3?
NG3 has 72 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 41 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in NG3 are Outstanding or Good?
60% of nurseries in NG3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in NG3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in NG3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in NG3?
Yes — many nurseries in NG3 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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