# Bear's House

Bear's House is a full-day nursery at Norset House, West View Road, Halifax, HX3 6PE, in Boothtown, Calderdale. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-ey486678  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Norset House, West View Road, Halifax, HX3 6PE
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07807 219668
- Website: http://bearshouseboothtown.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY486678

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486678

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY486678). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486678)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486678)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486678)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Norset House, West View Road, Halifax, HX3 6PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.737502,-1.868043

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Akroyd Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Akroyd Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shroggs Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Woodside Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Akroydon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lee Mount Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beech Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Moorside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Dean Field Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kevin Pearce Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kevin-pearce-nursery-ey481366) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Georges Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-ey376612) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Minibugs Ovenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-ovenden-2606920) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tot Spot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-spot-day-nursery-ey261466) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Polly's Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pollys-private-day-nursery-2555578) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jubilee Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-nursery-2863029) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bear's House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bear's House Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bear's House take?

Bear's House is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bear's House?

Halifax is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bear's House?

You can call 07807 219668 and visit bearshouseboothtown.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486678)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bear%27s+House+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-etqEwnoe0gRNlThU-jetc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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