# Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge is a full-day nursery at Highdown Way, St Andrews Ridge, Swindon, SN25 4FD, in St Andrews Ridge, Swindon. It is registered for 106 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 4.3 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-andrews-ridge-109121  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Highdown Way, St Andrews Ridge, Swindon, SN25 4FD
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 01793 726919
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews
- Run by: [Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-day-nurseries-trading-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 109121

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109121

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2000 (Reference 109121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109121)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109121)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109121)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/253666)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Highdown Way, St Andrews Ridge, Swindon, SN25 4FD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.604718,-1.794642

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: King Richard III Play Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cobbet Close 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 Swindon there are about 4.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Day Nursery Abbey Meads Swindon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-abbey-meads-swindon-ey560931) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Curious Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-learners-childcare-2790681) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blunsdon Pre-school LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blunsdon-pre-school-ltd-2770644) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Glitter Bugs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glitter-bugs-pre-school-ey492857) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Haydon Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haydon-meadow-pre-school-2730225) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-early-years-centre-penhill-2854486) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge?

You can call 01793 726919 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109121)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+St+Andrews+Ridge&query_place_id=ChIJH-ciHZVGcUgRjGiL37NpRmc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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