# Bears Den

Bears Den is a sessional pre-school at Venning Barracks, Donnington, TELFORD, TF2 8JT, in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-den-ey381013  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Venning Barracks, Donnington, TELFORD, TF2 8JT
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01952 672506
- Ofsted URN: EY381013

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381013

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY381013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381013)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381013)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381013)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Venning Barracks, Donnington, TELFORD, TF2 8JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.723040,-2.443435

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Highland play ground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Telford and Wrekin there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Muxton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Trench Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trench-tots-nursery-ey270242) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Twiggy's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiggys-day-nursery-ey537569) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childrens-day-nursery-hoo-ey469036) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-ey467465) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Teagues Bridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teagues-bridge-pre-school-208264) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Earlyworld Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlyworld-nursery-208193) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bears Den's Ofsted rating?

Bears Den was inspected on 27 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bears Den take?

Bears Den is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bears Den?

You can call 01952 672506.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381013)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Bears+Den+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJr2O7V_-AekgRKgRg7KDasDM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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