# Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool

Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre, Armadale Drive, LEICESTER, LE5 1HH, in Nether Hall, Leicester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Bees Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-netherhall-preschool-ey464993  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre, Armadale Drive, LEICESTER, LE5 1HH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07432 568942
- Website: http://www.brightbees.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bright Bees Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-bees-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY464993

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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/EY464993

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY464993). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464993)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464993)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre, Armadale Drive, LEICESTER, LE5 1HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.645555,-1.060456

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ocean Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Elmbrook School |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Netherhall Mead Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Humberstone Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humberstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humberstone-day-nursery-ey293485) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-preschool-ey470923) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Scraptoft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-scraptoft-day-nursery-ey560907) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Footprints Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-nursery-limited-ey365635) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Footprints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-nursery-2816556) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddycare Little Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddycare-little-willows-ey419439) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool take?

Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool?

Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool is run by Bright Bees Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool?

You can call 07432 568942 and visit www.brightbees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464993)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Bees+Netherhall&query_place_id=ChIJA_0veFZjd0gRdCHTDLfVjiA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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