# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell is a full-day nursery at 17 Allenby Road, Southwell, NG25 0NL, in Westhorpe, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southwell-ey259506  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Allenby Road, Southwell, NG25 0NL
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01636 816606
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/southwell
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY259506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, 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/EY259506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY259506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259506)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259506)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/556863)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17 Allenby Road, Southwell, NG25 0NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.076895,-0.968685

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Nottinghamshire 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lowe's Wong Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Halam Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Minster School | Middle deemed secondary | 7–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Prebend Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prebend-pre-school-253328) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children's House Southwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-house-southwell-ey487415) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Upton Crickets Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-crickets-day-nursery-ltd-ey479205) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Farnsfield Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farnsfield-pre-school-playgroup-509224) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Elms Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-pre-school-2644085) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Kindred White Post](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-white-post-ey437582) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell?

You can call 01636 816606 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259506)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Southwell&query_place_id=ChIJbx7a96S3eUgRnb1y-qJE0d8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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