# Bee In The Woods Kindergarten

Bee In The Woods Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Foredown Woods, Foredown Allotments, Thornbush Crescent,Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2GW, in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-in-the-woods-kindergarten-ey557571  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Foredown Woods, Foredown Allotments, Thornbush Crescent,Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2GW
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07880 727679
- Website: https://www.beeinthewoods.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY557571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY557571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557571)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557571)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Foredown Woods, Foredown Allotments, Thornbush Crescent,Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2GW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.850497,-0.212426

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Benfield Valley, 0.1 miles
- Park: Warrior Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Benfield Valley, 0.3 miles
- Park: Greenleas, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Helen's Park, 0.4 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Park School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mile Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hangleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.9 miles |
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannys-house-ey556609) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fizzy Fish @ Peter Gladwin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fizzy-fish-peter-gladwin-2519954) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Baby Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-ducks-ey448830) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Explorers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-pre-school-ey495092) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-ltd-2603828) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-2731715) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bee In The Woods Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bee In The Woods Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 16 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bee In The Woods Kindergarten take?

Bee In The Woods Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bee In The Woods Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Bee In The Woods Kindergarten?

You can call 07880 727679 and visit www.beeinthewoods.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557571)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bee+In+The+Woods+Kindergarten+Portslade&query_place_id=ChIJV8KyXeqRdUgRjHj6t9_H494)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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