# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields is a full-day nursery at Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6DY, in Wootton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 21 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-wootton-fields-220155  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6DY
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01604 702929
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/northampton
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 220155

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 April 2023, 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/16/220155

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 220155). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220155)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220155)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220155)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 17 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003858)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.203048,-0.876579

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hedges Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Caroline Chisholm School | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hardingstone Academy | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northampton High School GDST |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodland View Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wootton Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wooldale Early Care and Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-early-care-and-education-centre-ey293232) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wootton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wootton-playgroup-220169) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddleducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-2618209) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Grange Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-2781506) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hardingstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardingstone-day-nursery-ey500046) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey279611) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields Outstanding at its inspection on 5 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields?

You can call 01604 702929 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220155)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Wootton+Fields&query_place_id=ChIJtfqJYkwPd0gRNtDWvrRE-6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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