# Three Bears Nursery

Three Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at 226 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5AB, in West Park, Leeds. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-nursery-ey295764  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 226 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5AB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0113 275 9393
- Website: http://www.threebearsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY295764

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY295764). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/321219)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 226 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.834513,-1.592908

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Richmond House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Weetwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Iveson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ormston School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Academy - West Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-academy-west-park-319383) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-501898) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [North Leeds Community Nursery (NNI)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-leeds-community-nursery-nni-ey297995) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery Hawksworth Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-hawksworth-wood-ey313604) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Meanwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meanwood-preschool-ey557771) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Treetops Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-grove-ey218235) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Three Bears Nursery was inspected on 20 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Three Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

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

Headingley is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Three Bears Nursery?

You can call 0113 275 9393 and visit www.threebearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Three+Bears+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmTRmUz1ZeUgRrMhbsRMDYAk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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