# Busy Bees Nursery School

Busy Bees Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Beck House, St. Johns Street, Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8AA, in Beck Row, Suffolk. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-school-251744  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Beck House, St. Johns Street, Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8AA
- Registered places: 111
- Phone: 01638 718249
- Website: http://www.busybees-nurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251744

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 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/16/251744

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1983 (Reference 251744). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251744)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251744)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251744)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673482)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beck House, St. Johns Street, Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.365603,0.493018

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Heath Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| West Row Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beck Row Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beck-row-pre-school-251411) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Beck Row Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beck-row-pre-school-2908601) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-2615938) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-ltd-ey472340) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Treasures Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-pre-school-2610177) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [West Row Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-row-pre-school-ey392978) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Nursery School Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Nursery School take?

Busy Bees Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Nursery School?

You can call 01638 718249 and visit www.busybees-nurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251744)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Nursery+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJE4ADU6k42EcRmDQ1_GY99_o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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