# Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery

Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 46 South Green, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3JY, in South Green, Norfolk. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishy-barnabees-day-nursery-ey373617  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 46 South Green, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3JY
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01362 850947
- Website: https://www.bishybarnabees.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY373617

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, 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/EY373617

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY373617). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373617)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373617)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373617)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/832791)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 46 South Green, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.652341,1.037607

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattishall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Footsteps Of Mattishall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-mattishall-2507754) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rockinghorse Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockinghorse-daycare-ey371024) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey365260) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-pre-school-ey419260) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery take?

Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery?

You can call 01362 850947 and visit www.bishybarnabees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373617)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bishy+Barnabees+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJl6kSvADZ2UcRzbs4acsCm6o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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