Ofsted record

The Mulberry Bush

Locks Heath, Southampton · URN EY464833

According to Ofsted's inspection on 5 December 2024, The Mulberry Bush in Locks Heath, Southampton was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 5 December 2024

    a year ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 5 August 2022 Good
  4. 7 September 2017 Good
  5. 13 January 2014 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY464833
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
10 July 2013
Local authority
Hampshire

Locks Heath, Southampton · SO31 6NS. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register.

Common questions

When was The Mulberry Bush last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Mulberry Bush in Locks Heath, Southampton was last inspected on 5 December 2024, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is The Mulberry Bush's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Mulberry Bush Good at its inspection on 5 December 2024. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has The Mulberry Bush been registered? +

The Mulberry Bush has been registered with Ofsted since 10 July 2013. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY464833.

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