# Kingfisher Nursery

Kingfisher Nursery is a full-day nursery at Mereside C of E Primary School, Childrens Way, SHREWSBURY, SY2 6LE, in Springfield, Shropshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-nursery-224124  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mereside C of E Primary School, Childrens Way, SHREWSBURY, SY2 6LE
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01743 248157
- Ofsted URN: 224124

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 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/16/224124

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1995 (Reference 224124). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224124)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224124)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224124)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1009431)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mereside C of E Primary School, Childrens Way, SHREWSBURY, SY2 6LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.694234,-2.726181

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Tilstock Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Prestfelde School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Crowmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Belvidere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Shrewsbury High School |  | 4–20 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-shrewsbury-ey486999) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Opportunity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-pre-school-259068) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Twyford Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-tots-nursery-224215) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-preschool-224115) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Column Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-column-nursery-2630874) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Crowmoor Day Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowmoor-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2541143) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kingfisher Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingfisher Nursery take?

Kingfisher Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingfisher Nursery?

Shrewsbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kingfisher Nursery?

You can call 01743 248157.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224124)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kingfisher+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHWGGkXKeekgRe2O-tooVqr8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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