# Buzzbee Babes Nursery

Buzzbee Babes Nursery is a full-day nursery at 182 Bramford Road, IPSWICH, IP1 4AL, in Westbourne, Suffolk. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 182 Bramford Road, IPSWICH, IP1 4AL
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01473 233442
- Ofsted URN: EY548509

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 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/EY548509

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548509). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548509)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548509)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548509)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 182 Bramford Road, IPSWICH, IP1 4AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.064594,1.133517

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-2815759) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buzzbee Babes Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buzzbee Babes Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buzzbee Babes Nursery take?

Buzzbee Babes Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buzzbee Babes Nursery?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buzzbee Babes Nursery?

You can call 01473 233442.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548509)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buzzbee+Babes&query_place_id=ChIJFaQlhLah2UcRovdqYghE6PQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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