# Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees

Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees is a sessional pre-school at Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Symn Lane, Wotton Under Edge, GL12 7BD, in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-coat-pre-school-and-busy-bees-510073  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Symn Lane, Wotton Under Edge, GL12 7BD
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01453 525022
- Ofsted URN: 510073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 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/16/510073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2001 (Reference 510073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/510073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/510073)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/510073)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Symn Lane, Wotton Under Edge, GL12 7BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.635859,-2.354070

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wotton Community PARC, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The British School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Katharine Lady Berkeley's School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Family Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/family-tree-nursery-2521609) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-101629) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kingswood Village Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-village-playgroup-101729) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [North Nibley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-nibley-preschool-101710) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Charfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charfield-pre-school-ey221221) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd - Charfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natural-choice-nurseries-ltd-charfield-ey431884) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees take?

Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees?

You can call 01453 525022.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/510073)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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