# Bees Knees Nursery School

Bees Knees Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 12 Priory Lane, Brookside Community Hall, Putney, SW15 5PQ, in Roehampton, Wandsworth. It is registered for 33 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:30, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-nursery-school-123075  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Priory Lane, Brookside Community Hall, Putney, SW15 5PQ
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:30, Fri
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 020 8876 8252
- Website: https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery
- Run by: [Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bumble-bee-nursery-schools-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 123075

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/16/123075

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1990 (Reference 123075). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123075)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123075)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123075)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 12 Priory Lane, Brookside Community Hall, Putney, SW15 5PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.462731,-0.250225

- Station: Barnes, 0.5 miles
- Station: Barnes Bridge, 0.7 miles
- Station: Mortlake, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lennox Estate Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barnes Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Palewell Fields and Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)

### Care and routines

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barnes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ibstock Place School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Alton School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eastwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tower House School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kido Barnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-barnes-2879773) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery East Sheen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-east-sheen-2778667) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [My Sunshine Day Nursery and Pre-School Barnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-sunshine-day-nursery-and-pre-school-barnes-2636679) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Montessori Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-pavilion-511429) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The New Spring Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-spring-nursery-school-511425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sheen Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheen-montessori-nursery-2810444) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bees Knees Nursery School's opening hours?

Bees Knees Nursery School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:30, Fri.

### What ages does Bees Knees Nursery School take?

Bees Knees Nursery School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Bees Knees Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bees Knees Nursery School Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bees Knees Nursery School take?

Bees Knees Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bees Knees Nursery School?

Bees Knees Nursery School is run by Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Bees Knees Nursery School follow?

Bees Knees Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Bees Knees Nursery School have outdoor space?

Bees Knees Nursery School lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Bees Knees Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Bees Knees Nursery School?

You can call 020 8876 8252 and visit www.buzzbuzz.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123075)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buzzbuzz.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-bees-knees-nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Bees+Knees+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJi_i4Fu4OdkgRvd52AWvPsEE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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