# Marsh Bears Nursery

Marsh Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at Marsh Farm Futures, Futures House, Luton, LU3 3QB, in Marsh Farm, Luton. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 26 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-bears-nursery-ey496935  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marsh Farm Futures, Futures House, Luton, LU3 3QB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 07468 800786
- Website: http://www.brightbears.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2023, 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/EY496935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY496935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496935)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496935)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/956403)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marsh Farm Futures, Futures House, Luton, LU3 3QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.918627,-0.454438

- Station: Leagrave, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leagrave Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 Luton there are about 4.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parklea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Grasmere Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Peoples @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-whitefield-ey471755) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sundon Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sundon-stars-pre-school-ey431075) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [365 Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/365-childcare-2848085) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sundon Park Bizzie Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sundon-park-bizzie-bees-ey295059) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bizzie Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-bees-nursery-ey406225) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Learning Land Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-pre-school-ey546270) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marsh Bears Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marsh Bears Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marsh Bears Nursery take?

Marsh Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Marsh Bears Nursery?

Leagrave is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marsh Bears Nursery?

You can call 07468 800786 and visit www.brightbears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496935)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marsh+Bears+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZ5L6dWpJdkgRs6HE-w0BqKg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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