# Climbing Bears

Climbing Bears is a full-day nursery at School Field, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0EE, in Wisborough Green, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/climbing-bears-113439  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Field, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0EE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01403 701027
- Website: https://www.climbingbears.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113439

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 113439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113439)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113439)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113439)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/29354)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Field, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.024447,-0.502414

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisborough Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-ey420054) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Dauxwood Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dauxwood-pre-school-group-ey486116) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St Gabriel's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-playgroup-113717) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [First Steps Childcare @ Brinsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-brinsbury-ey308040) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Loxwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxwood-pre-school-113592) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Plaistow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plaistow-pre-school-113649) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Climbing Bears was inspected on 28 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Climbing Bears take?

Climbing Bears is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Climbing Bears?

You can call 01403 701027 and visit www.climbingbears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113439)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Climbing+Bears+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ6bZSHnHHdUgR22C5QEexgAI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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