# Busibodies

Busibodies is a full-day nursery at Ferry Road West, Skippingdale, Scunthorpe, DN15 8EA, in Berkeley, North Lincolnshire. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busibodies-ey482558  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ferry Road West, Skippingdale, Scunthorpe, DN15 8EA
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01724 868337
- Ofsted URN: EY482558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 July 2025, 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/EY482558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY482558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482558)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/213829)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ferry Road West, Skippingdale, Scunthorpe, DN15 8EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599831,-0.681605

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Berkeley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 North Lincolnshire there are about 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Berkeley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crosby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Frodingham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sunflowers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunflowers-2873779) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-ey467571) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chains](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chains-ey391692) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey547716) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Poppy Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppy-fields-ey392296) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kingsway Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsway-childrens-centre-205736) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busibodies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busibodies Outstanding at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busibodies take?

Busibodies is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busibodies?

Scunthorpe is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busibodies?

You can call 01724 868337.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482558)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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