# Busy Bees Penistone

Busy Bees Penistone is a full-day nursery at The National School, Church Street, Sheffield, S36 6AR, in Penistone, Barnsley. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The National School, Church Street, Sheffield, S36 6AR
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01226 805766
- Ofsted URN: EY484447

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484447

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY484447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484447)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484447)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484447)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The National School, Church Street, Sheffield, S36 6AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.526280,-1.628130

- Station: Penistone, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermeadows Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Springvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thurlstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Oxspring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Penistone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-ey235277) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Willow Tree Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-daycare-2738030) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Penistone Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Penistone is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Penistone?

You can call 01226 805766.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484447)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Penistone&query_place_id=ChIJsdZeEGZ9eUgRrsxkB0d9xxQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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