# Busy Bees Birlingham

Busy Bees Birlingham is a full-day nursery at Willow Rise, Eckington Road, Birlingham, PERSHORE, WR10 3DA, in Defford, Worcestershire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.8 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-birlingham-ey406059  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willow Rise, Eckington Road, Birlingham, PERSHORE, WR10 3DA
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01386 750555
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/birlingham
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY406059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2025, 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/EY406059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2010 (Reference EY406059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406059)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1377649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willow Rise, Eckington Road, Birlingham, PERSHORE, WR10 3DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.091874,-2.109055

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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: 2.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defford and Besford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Eckington CofE First School | Primary | 4–10 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Abbey Park Primary School | Primary | 2–12 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eckington Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eckington-under-fives-205317) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2696926) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery - Pershore](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-pershore-2531684) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Bredon Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bredon-playgroup-205313) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey536074) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Overbury Grasshoppers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overbury-grasshoppers-2706077) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Birlingham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Birlingham Good at its inspection on 24 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Birlingham take?

Busy Bees Birlingham is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Birlingham?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Birlingham?

You can call 01386 750555 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406059)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Birlingham&query_place_id=ChIJweYscoHkcEgRYoILCHSr7JY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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