# The New Mulberry Bush

The New Mulberry Bush is a full-day nursery at High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JQ, in Wrekenton, Gateshead. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Bridges Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-mulberry-bush-ey559043  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JQ
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 0191 487 8101
- Website: https://www.bridges-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Bridges Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-bridges-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY559043

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, 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/EY559043

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY559043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559043)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559043)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559043)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/339568)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.927859,-1.575826

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: White Hill, 0.2 miles
- Park: Springwell Estate Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Larkspur Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Cedars Academy |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Anne's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-pre-school-311890) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Village Montessori at Wrekenton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-at-wrekenton-ey453770) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ey466945) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Chowdene](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2nd-home-childcare-ltd-chowdene-ey475617) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids 1st QE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cromer Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cromer-pre-school-limited-2652508) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The New Mulberry Bush's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The New Mulberry Bush Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The New Mulberry Bush take?

The New Mulberry Bush is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### Who runs The New Mulberry Bush?

The New Mulberry Bush is run by The Bridges Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The New Mulberry Bush?

Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The New Mulberry Bush?

You can call 0191 487 8101 and visit www.bridges-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559043)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+New+Mulberry+Bush+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQZnbJ116fkgRRrNF_lLmOxo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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