# The Annex (Busy Bees)

The Annex (Busy Bees) is a full-day nursery at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG, in Maitland Park, Camden. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-annex-busy-bees-ey482402  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/royal-free-london-nhs-foundation-trust)
- Ofsted URN: EY482402

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/EY482402

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY482402). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482402)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482402)
- 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/EY482402)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.553227,-0.165298

- Station: Hampstead Heath, 0.2 miles
- Station: Belsize Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hampstead, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hampstead Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lismore Circus Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Primrose Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Camden there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Free Hospital Children's School |  | 5–16 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hampstead Hill School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Fleet Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maria Montessori School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Belsize Village Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belsize-village-nursery-ltd-2645298) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Puss in Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-in-boots-nursery-school-ey447154) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Secret Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-ey551437) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The North London Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-north-london-forest-school-nursery-2526734) | Outstanding | £120 | 08:30–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mimi's Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mimis-nursery-ltd-2696197) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Keren's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerens-nursery-ey441637) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Annex (Busy Bees)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Annex (Busy Bees) Good at its inspection on 26 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Annex (Busy Bees) take?

The Annex (Busy Bees) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Annex (Busy Bees)?

The Annex (Busy Bees) is run by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Annex (Busy Bees)?

Hampstead Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482402)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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