# Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw

Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw is a full-day nursery at Mulberry Bush Nursery, Stewart Street, BURY, BL8 1SU, in Woolfold, Bury. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mulberry Bush Nursery Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-walshaw-ey415343  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mulberry Bush Nursery, Stewart Street, BURY, BL8 1SU
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 0161 797 3788
- Website: http://www.mulberrybush-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Mulberry Bush Nursery Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mulberry-bush-nursery-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY415343

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415343

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY415343). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415343)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415343)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415343)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/189297)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mulberry Bush Nursery, Stewart Street, BURY, BL8 1SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599502,-2.319940

- Station: Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway), 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitehead Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Elton Vale, 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 Bury there are about 3.3 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woodbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chantlers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bury Grammar Schools |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Educare For Early Years (Bury)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-bury-ey490424) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey486241) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wellington Villa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-villa-nursery-ey302503) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dream Big Little One](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-big-little-one-ey561160) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Holcombe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-316753) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Safari Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-kindergarten-2530966) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw?

Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw is run by Mulberry Bush Nursery Group Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw?

You can call 0161 797 3788 and visit www.mulberrybush-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415343)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mulberry+Bush+Nursery+Walshaw&query_place_id=ChIJmYNvT_Gke0gRMRu1KdgXttQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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