# Busy Bees Ledbury

Busy Bees Ledbury is a full-day nursery at The Hive, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AG, in Ledbury, Herefordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-ledbury-ey559310  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Hive, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AG
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01531 634556
- Website: https://www.busybeesledbury.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY559310

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 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/EY559310

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY559310). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559310)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559310)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559310)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/488093)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Hive, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.036770,-2.426128

- Station: Ledbury, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| John Masefield High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bubbles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nursery-ey391346) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd @ Crib Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-bosbury-ltd-crib-cottage-2561745) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-bosbury-ltd-ey448265) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Mini Malvern Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-malvern-nursery-2803177) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Home-Grown At The Wyche Institute](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-grown-at-the-wyche-institute-ey558421) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Welland Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welland-pre-school-ey402179) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Ledbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Ledbury Good at its inspection on 22 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Ledbury take?

Busy Bees Ledbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Ledbury?

Ledbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Ledbury?

You can call 01531 634556 and visit www.busybeesledbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559310)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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