# Busy Beacons Nursery

Busy Beacons Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Beal High School, Upper School, Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP, in Clayhall, Redbridge. It is registered for 64 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-beacons-nursery-2786247  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Beal High School, Upper School, Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
- Registered places: 64
- Ofsted URN: 2786247

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2786247). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786247)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786247)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786247)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1886297)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beal High School, Upper School, Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.585405,0.051110

- Station: Redbridge, 0.7 miles
- Station: Gants Hill, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clayhall Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roding Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hatton Special School |  | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beehive Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parkhill Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parkhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Glade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-2588501) | Good | £79 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-montessorians-ltd-2746323) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey365105) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Kids Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-kids-daycare-limited-2626676) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Pencil Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pencil-pots-day-nursery-ey454335) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tic Toc Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-toc-nursery-2663273) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Busy Beacons Nursery take?

Busy Beacons Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Beacons Nursery?

Redbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786247)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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