# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill is a full-day nursery at Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6AA, in Spinney Hill, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 31 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-spinney-hill-ey486889  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6AA
- Registered places: 111
- Phone: 01604 494868
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/northampton-eastfield
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486889

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 2023, 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/EY486889

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486889). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486889)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486889)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486889)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.259739,-0.871323

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bradlaugh Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brookland Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Eastfield Park, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wallace Road Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parklands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairfields School |  | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Samuels Christian Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/samuels-christian-nursery-2509750) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-ey349315) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kiddies@home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-home-2548276) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Owls Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-2542692) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638089) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638081) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill Good at its inspection on 1 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill?

You can call 01604 494868 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486889)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Northampton%2C+Spinney+Hill&query_place_id=ChIJMxiN7kwJd0gRLBhznJH0qms)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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