Nurseries in SM3
14 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 7 Good
Ofsted ratings in SM3
14
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
7
Good
1
Inadequate
5
Not yet rated
Why families love SM3
17.6/100
Family Score
11.92
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around SM3
Average property price: £528,762
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SM3
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 SM3?
SM3 has 14 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 7 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SM3 are Outstanding or Good?
57% of nurseries in SM3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in SM3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SM3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in SM3?
Yes — many nurseries in SM3 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.