# Three Bears Pre-School

Three Bears Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St George's Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JR, in Fairmile, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-ey312682  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St George's Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07917 820040
- Website: http://www.threebearspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY312682

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 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/EY312682

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY312682). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312682)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312682)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312682)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St George's Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.741898,-1.794485

- Station: Christchurch, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Iford Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Christchurch Junior School Hard Courts, 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Twynham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-preschool-christchurch-infants-2801112) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kings Castle Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-lodge-2680243) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twynham House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-2592771) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iford-bridge-nursery-and-pre-school-ey467978) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Exton Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exton-road-pre-school-ey561669) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Three Bears Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Three Bears Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Three Bears Pre-School take?

Three Bears Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Three Bears Pre-School?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Three Bears Pre-School?

You can call 07917 820040 and visit www.threebearspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312682)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Three+Bears+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJXVHTOsmec0gRz1PFQH6pHE0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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