# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE is a full-day nursery at 160 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, B15 2TX, in Harborne, Birmingham. It is registered for 133 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-birmingham-qe-ey344321  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 160 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, B15 2TX
- Registered places: 133
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY344321

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344321

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY344321). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344321)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344321)
- Registered places: 133 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344321)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 160 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, B15 2TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.453165,-1.945637

- Station: University, 0.4 miles
- Station: Selly Oak, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grove Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Grove 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 Birmingham there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Harborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Water Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Selly Oak Nursery School | Nursery | 2–7 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cherry Oak School |  | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Little Ark day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-little-ark-day-nursery-2813364) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Vivian Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vivian-road-preschool-2889998) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Victoria Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-nursery-ey365886) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Elms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elms-day-nursery-227172) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.8 miles |
| [Maples Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-day-nursery-2511217) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.9 miles |
| [The Corner House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-corner-house-private-day-nursery-ey548951) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE is registered with Ofsted for up to 133 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham QE?

University is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344321)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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