# The Early Years Academy Ibstock The Early Years Academy Ibstock is a full-day nursery at 5-7 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LG, in Ibstock, Leicestershire. It is registered for 96 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong 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). It is run by The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-ibstock-2771383 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 5-7 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LG - Registered places: 96 - Phone: 01530 648770 - Website: https://theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk/ibstock/ - Run by: [The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-early-years-academy-loughborough-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2771383 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong 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/16/2771383 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2771383). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771383) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771383) - Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771383) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1688348) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 5-7 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.688126,-1.396927 - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Leicester Road Play Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 - 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ibstock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | | 0.2 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) | | 0.2 miles | | Heather Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | | 1.2 miles | | Ellistown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 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) | | 0.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ibstock Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ibstock-nursery-2674402) | Good | | | 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 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Heather Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-pre-school-226208) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Ellistown Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellistown-playgroup-ey561145) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | | [Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-way-forest-kindergarten-2636719) | Outstanding | | | 1.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Early Years Academy Ibstock's Ofsted rating? The Early Years Academy Ibstock was inspected on 12 May 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 Strong 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 The Early Years Academy Ibstock take? The Early Years Academy Ibstock is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time. ### Who runs The Early Years Academy Ibstock? The Early Years Academy Ibstock is run by The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### How do I contact The Early Years Academy Ibstock? You can call 01530 648770 and visit theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771383) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Early+Years+Academy+Ibstock&query_place_id=ChIJ4baS9DlXd0gRTO4vMYfc-eY) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.