# BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL

BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL is a sessional pre-school at 11a Monks Orchard, Petersfield, GU32 2JJ, in Petersfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-109875  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 11a Monks Orchard, Petersfield, GU32 2JJ
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 01730 264776
- Website: http://www.busybeenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109875

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 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/16/109875

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 109875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109875)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109875)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109875)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11a Monks Orchard, Petersfield, GU32 2JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.013401,-0.936235

- Station: Petersfield, 0.5 miles
- Park: Bell Hill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ramshill 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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

- Google: 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churcher's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sheet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bedales School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Herne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Langrish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey554894) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-109793) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Hive Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-day-nursery-109691) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Little School at Pooh Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-at-pooh-corner-2739404) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-109865) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL Good at its inspection on 25 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL take?

BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL?

Petersfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL?

You can call 01730 264776 and visit www.busybeenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109875)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bee+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJJ1hcUQE4dEgRVy08LSmpE5o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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