# Mulberry Preschool

Mulberry Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Mulberry Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4WB, in Marchwood, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-preschool-511344  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mulberry Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4WB
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 511344

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511344

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1991 (Reference 511344). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511344)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511344)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511344)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mulberry Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4WB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.888727,-1.451228

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gardners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gardners-nursery-ey473827) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Twiggs Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiggs-lane-pre-school-ey425902) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-2532943) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-131605) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-school Tanners Brook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-tanners-brook-2730272) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mulberry Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mulberry Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mulberry Preschool take?

Mulberry Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mulberry Preschool?

Millbrook (Hants) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511344)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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