# Earlyworld Nursery

Earlyworld Nursery is a full-day nursery at Oxon Business Park, Welshpool Road, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5HJ, in Shelton, Shropshire. It is registered for 142 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Earlyworld Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlyworld-nursery-224088  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oxon Business Park, Welshpool Road, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5HJ
- Registered places: 142
- Phone: 01743 232500
- Website: http://www.earlyworld.co.uk/
- Run by: [Earlyworld Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/earlyworld-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 224088

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, 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/16/224088

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 224088). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224088)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224088)
- Registered places: 142 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224088)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/125083)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oxon Business Park, Welshpool Road, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.715572,-2.796971

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Douglas Way Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxon CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oakwood School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bowbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Keystone Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St George's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Radbrook Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bicton Heath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicton-heath-pre-school-224041) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain at Mytton Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-at-mytton-oak-ey360792) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Canopy Shrewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-shrewsbury-2669682) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Explorers Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2600980) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Radbrook Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radbrook-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489553) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Greenfields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-greenfields-pre-school-ey452336) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earlyworld Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Earlyworld Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Earlyworld Nursery take?

Earlyworld Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 142 children at any one time.

### Who runs Earlyworld Nursery?

Earlyworld Nursery is run by Earlyworld Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Earlyworld Nursery?

You can call 01743 232500 and visit www.earlyworld.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224088)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Earlyworld+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJV_mgqXWfekgRphffxpWWeyo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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