# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield is a full-day nursery at Red Hall Court, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, WF1 2UN, in Snow Hill, Wakefield. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wakefield-ey292282  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Red Hall Court, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, WF1 2UN
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01924 375505
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/wakefield
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY292282

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, 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/EY292282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY292282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292282)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292282)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Red Hall Court, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, WF1 2UN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.699489,-1.509663

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Hedleys AFC, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hedley Park Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Jerry Clay Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rooks Nest Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterton-pre-schools-wrenthorpe-2563982) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Wrens Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wrens-nursery-and-pre-school-2576178) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Wakefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-wakefield-2660868) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Outwood Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outwood-pre-school-501039) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Future Einsteins College Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-einsteins-college-grove-ey336523) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cliff Hill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-hill-day-nursery-2552787) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Outwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01924 375505 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292282)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Wakefield&query_place_id=ChIJw9-WcxFneUgRaAZpFdp8nmM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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