# The Beehive

The Beehive is a full-day nursery at St. Margarets Church House, Putney Park Lane, London, SW15 5HU, in Putney Heath, Wandsworth. It is registered for 41 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 74 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-123074  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Margarets Church House, Putney Park Lane, London, SW15 5HU
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 020 8780 5333
- Website: https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery
- Run by: [Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bumble-bee-nursery-schools-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 123074

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123074

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1997 (Reference 123074). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123074)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123074)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123074)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Margarets Church House, Putney Park Lane, London, SW15 5HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.459036,-0.232832

- Station: Putney, 0.7 miles
- Station: Barnes, 0.7 miles
- Station: East Putney, 0.9 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: The Pleasance, 0.2 miles
- Park: Putney Heath, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 74 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hotham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Putney High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Merlin School |  | 3–8 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashburton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashburton-playgroup-ey283590) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gwendolen House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gwendolen-house-nursery-school-ey272177) | Outstanding | £170 | 07:30–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Poppits Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppits-day-nursery-ey398368) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Noddy's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noddys-nursery-school-2575761) | Outstanding |  | 07:20–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Square One Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/square-one-nursery-school-123098) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-putney-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289996) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Beehive's opening hours?

The Beehive opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Beehive open all year?

No. The Beehive is open term time only.

### What ages does The Beehive take?

The Beehive takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is The Beehive's Ofsted rating?

The Beehive was inspected on 20 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Beehive take?

The Beehive is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Beehive?

The Beehive is run by Bumble Bee Nursery Schools Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does The Beehive follow?

The Beehive's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does The Beehive have outdoor space?

The Beehive lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to The Beehive?

Barnes is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Beehive?

You can call 020 8780 5333 and visit www.buzzbuzz.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123074)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buzzbuzz.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.buzzbuzz.org/the-beehive-nursery-school-nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beehive+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJewRhhh0PdkgR7TEfDNqAZqI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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