# Busy Bees Pre-School

Busy Bees Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Pannal Green, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1LH, in Pannal, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-400303  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Pannal Green, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1LH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01423 870351
- Website: http://www.busybeespannal.org/
- Ofsted URN: 400303

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 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/16/400303

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 400303). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400303)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400303)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400303)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pannal Green, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.961577,-1.534427

- Station: Pannal, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Park, 0.4 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pannal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ashville College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Oatlands Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Oatlands Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Rossett Acre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Rossett School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Harrogate Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-school-house-nursery-ey488379) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kindercare Day Nursery (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-day-nursery-hgte-ltd-ey239049) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-little-learners-hornbeam-park-2786559) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Crickets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey439505) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400147) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kindercare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-400131) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Pre-School take?

Busy Bees Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Pre-School?

You can call 01423 870351 and visit www.busybeespannal.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400303)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees&query_place_id=ChIJ72CCHT5ReUgRXCDUMEBdH6w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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