# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe is a full-day nursery at Northside Road, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT, in Thorpe St Andrew South East, Norfolk. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-thorpe-254137  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Northside Road, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01603 300531
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/norwich-thorpe
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 254137

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 November 2022, 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/16/254137

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 254137). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254137)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254137)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254137)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northside Road, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.631499,1.366325

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dussindale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St William's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-preschool-ey360037) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-day-nursery-dussindale-park-ey500333) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-meridian-ey272707) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-end-preschool-teddies-254317) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Soul Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soul-nursery-ey461424) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-white-house-farm-ey548884) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe Outstanding at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe?

You can call 01603 300531 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254137)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Nursery+at+Norwich+Thorpe&query_place_id=ChIJSf0Rxjjj2UcRvinWIWulauU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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