# Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd

Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd is a full-day nursery at 90-92 Belper Road, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1BD, in Compton, Derbyshire. It is registered for 117 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-ashbourne-ltd-ey488282  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 90-92 Belper Road, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1BD
- Registered places: 117
- Phone: 01335 342474
- Website: http://www.mulberrybushdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY488282

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/EY488282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY488282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488282)
- Registered places: 117 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488282)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1626224)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 90-92 Belper Road, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.013194,-1.721844

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brickyard Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Clifton CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Ashbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-ashbourne-206329) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Parkgate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkgate-nursery-ey555383) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-oswalds-ladybirds-preschool-cio-ey557200) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tissington Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tissington-kindergarten-ey492731) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Hulland Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hulland-community-pre-school-206800) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Brassington Village Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brassington-village-hall-pre-school-ey492718) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd take?

Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 117 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd?

You can call 01335 342474 and visit www.mulberrybushdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488282)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Mulberry+Bush&query_place_id=ChIJs8PjyrcYekgRrjrtTeqRdy4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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