# Mulberry Bush Nursery

Mulberry Bush Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ditherington Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4DQ, in Ditherington, Shropshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hazles Farm Child Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ey458254  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ditherington Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4DQ
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01743 360300
- Website: https://hazlesfarmchildcare.com/mulberry-bush-nursery
- Run by: [Hazles Farm Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hazles-farm-child-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY458254

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 1 August 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458254

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY458254). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458254)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 1 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458254)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ditherington Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.724823,-2.737069

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Martin Wilson School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Severndale Specialist Academy |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wilfred Owen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Greenfields Preschool CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-greenfields-preschool-cic-2839013) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Greenfields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-greenfields-pre-school-ey452336) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Orchard Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-early-years-ey478071) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Meadow Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-farm-pre-school-ey467074) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Crowmoor Day Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowmoor-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2541143) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Explorers Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2680225) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mulberry Bush Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mulberry Bush Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mulberry Bush Nursery take?

Mulberry Bush Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mulberry Bush Nursery?

Mulberry Bush Nursery is run by Hazles Farm Child Care Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Mulberry Bush Nursery?

Shrewsbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mulberry Bush Nursery?

You can call 01743 360300 and visit hazlesfarmchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458254)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mulberry+Bush+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5RAcjY2eekgR1iP4ypemEvs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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