# Busy Bees At Biggleswade

Busy Bees At Biggleswade is a full-day nursery at Bantock Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8UQ, in Biggleswade East, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 106 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 16 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-biggleswade-ey557600  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bantock Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8UQ
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 01767 360005
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/biggleswade
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY557600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 August 2021, 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/EY557600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY557600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557600)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557600)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1041523)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bantock Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8UQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.092489,-0.240788

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Herschel Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Linear Wood, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rutherford Way Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Maunder Avenue Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fitness Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivel Valley School & College |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lawnside Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Biggleswade Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stratton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-extended-services-ey493048) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-biggleswade-saxon-centre-ey239643) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-extended-services-ey482746) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brambley Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambley-tots-day-nursery-ey418473) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Potton Woodentops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potton-woodentops-ey478548) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [BEST Nursery and Extended Services (Langford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-and-extended-services-langford-ey471343) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees At Biggleswade's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees At Biggleswade Good at its inspection on 19 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees At Biggleswade take?

Busy Bees At Biggleswade is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees At Biggleswade?

Busy Bees At Biggleswade is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees At Biggleswade?

Biggleswade is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees At Biggleswade?

You can call 01767 360005 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557600)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Biggleswade+Kings+Reach&query_place_id=ChIJB4nTKDPMd0gRLrBevzSTva0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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