# Melrose Nursery

Melrose Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 Burford Road, SALISBURY, SP2 8AN, in The Close, Wiltshire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Melrose Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-nursery-2838769  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Burford Road, SALISBURY, SP2 8AN
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01722 433778
- Website: https://www.melrosenurserysalisbury.co.uk/
- Run by: [Melrose Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/melrose-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2838769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, 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/16/2838769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2838769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838769)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838769)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Burford Road, SALISBURY, SP2 8AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.056622,-1.791383

- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Churchill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Close, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Salisbury Cathedral School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Longford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harnham Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Chafyn-Godolphin |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Leehurst Swan School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [John McNeill Opportunity Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/john-mcneill-opportunity-centre-145990) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Osmund's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osmunds-preschool-ey357437) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-salisbury-2638131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [York House Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551934) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey407080) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-salisbury-ey546902) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Melrose Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Melrose Nursery take?

Melrose Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Melrose Nursery?

Melrose Nursery is run by Melrose Nursery School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Salisbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Melrose Nursery?

You can call 01722 433778 and visit www.melrosenurserysalisbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Melrose+Nursery+Salisbury&query_place_id=ChIJjcbxxIvrc0gRwjavUqTWyx8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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