# Ibstock Nursery

Ibstock Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NE, in Ibstock, Leicestershire. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by LIFE MAT Services Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ibstock-nursery-2674402  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NE
- Registered places: 73
- Run by: [LIFE MAT Services Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/life-mat-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2674402

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, 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/16/2674402

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2674402). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674402)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674402)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674402)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.689518,-1.400311

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leicester Road Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sence Valley Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibstock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Heather Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ellistown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ibstock School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Early Years Academy Ibstock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-ibstock-2771383) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Holmsdale Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmsdale-manor-nursery-2640134) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Play School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-play-school-ltd-ey486615) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heather Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-pre-school-226208) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ellistown Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellistown-playgroup-ey561145) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-way-forest-kindergarten-2636719) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ibstock Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ibstock Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ibstock Nursery take?

Ibstock Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ibstock Nursery?

Ibstock Nursery is run by LIFE MAT Services Ltd., which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674402)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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