# Busy Bees @ Chawton Park

Busy Bees @ Chawton Park is a sessional pre-school at Hawkins HQ, Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RQ, in The Butts, Hampshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-chawton-park-ey341589  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hawkins HQ, Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RQ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01420 549593
- Website: http://www.busybeesalton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY341589

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2024, 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/EY341589

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY341589). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341589)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341589)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341589)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hawkins HQ, Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.140075,-0.987304

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Butts, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Butts, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Butts, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Alton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Anstey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Wootey Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Wootey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Into The Wild Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-the-wild-nursery-2553141) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chawton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chawton-pre-school-109858) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ St Lawrence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-lawrence-2559333) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [CM Sports Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cm-sports-holiday-club-2820673) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ Anstey Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-anstey-park-2689379) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [First Friends @ Wootey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-wootey-2617108) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees @ Chawton Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees @ Chawton Park Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees @ Chawton Park take?

Busy Bees @ Chawton Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees @ Chawton Park?

Alton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees @ Chawton Park?

You can call 01420 549593 and visit www.busybeesalton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341589)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Nursery+Alton&query_place_id=ChIJ04jIIwQ7dEgR-h4wc-KSC6I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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