# The Mulberry Bush Hedge End

The Mulberry Bush Hedge End is a full-day nursery at 19 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF, in Hedge End, Hampshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by TMB Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-hedge-end-2831755  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01489 795860
- Website: https://www.themulberrybush.co.uk/
- Run by: [TMB Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tmb-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2831755

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 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/16/2831755

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2831755). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831755)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831755)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831755)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1891860)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.910011,-1.307133

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedge End Village Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-2540632) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Wildern Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildern-opportunity-group-2558027) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-pre-school-110034) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busikids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busikids-limited-110339) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Piglets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-511331) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kanes Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kanes-hill-pre-school-131539) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Mulberry Bush Hedge End's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Mulberry Bush Hedge End Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Mulberry Bush Hedge End take?

The Mulberry Bush Hedge End is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Mulberry Bush Hedge End?

The Mulberry Bush Hedge End is run by TMB Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Mulberry Bush Hedge End?

Hedge End is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Mulberry Bush Hedge End?

You can call 01489 795860 and visit www.themulberrybush.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831755)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Mulberry+Bush+Hedge+End&query_place_id=ChIJsw0WPeNxdEgRPdpHEHpLY-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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