# Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd

Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Priory Road, DURHAM, DH1 5HW, in Framwellgate Moor, Durham. It is registered for 169 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priory Road, DURHAM, DH1 5HW
- Registered places: 169
- Phone: 0191 375 0244
- Website: https://busybeesdurham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548257

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548257

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548257). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548257)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548257)
- Registered places: 169 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548257)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Priory Road, DURHAM, DH1 5HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.796634,-1.581772

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Finchale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Adventure Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventure-valley-day-nursery-2548520) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd take?

Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 169 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd?

You can call 0191 375 0244 and visit busybeesdurham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548257)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJSGRxOp9fkgRP3s7kHv2cME)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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