# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell is a full-day nursery at 178 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NW, in High Southwick, Sunderland. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-fulwell-ey262595  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 178 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NW
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 0191 548 5888
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/sunderland-fulwell
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY262595

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/EY262595

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY262595). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262595)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262595)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262595)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 178 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.926143,-1.388023

- Station: Seaburn, 0.2 miles
- Station: Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Margaret Thompson Park, 0.1 miles
- 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 Sunderland there are about 5.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [High View Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-view-nursery-ey217519) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [New Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-ey308317) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2860325) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Siblings Nursery Beacon Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-nursery-beacon-ltd-2496907) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bubbly Gems Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-gems-ltd-2765642) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell Good at its inspection on 23 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell?

Seaburn is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell?

You can call 0191 548 5888 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262595)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Sunderland%2C+Fulwell&query_place_id=ChIJX1TRMXJmfkgRQAqJYZXr4uE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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