# BrightStart@Thorpes

BrightStart@Thorpes is a full-day nursery at Thorpes Resource Centre, Homethorpe, Kingston Upon Hull, Hull, HU6 9ET, in Grey Legs, Kingston upon Hull. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Aspiring Minds (Hull) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-thorpes-2588337  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thorpes Resource Centre, Homethorpe, Kingston Upon Hull, Hull, HU6 9ET
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01482 805360
- Website: https://www.brightstartdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Aspiring Minds (Hull) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aspiring-minds-hull-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2588337

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, 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/16/2588337

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2588337). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588337)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588337)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588337)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/192831)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thorpes Resource Centre, Homethorpe, Kingston Upon Hull, Hull, HU6 9ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.789257,-0.374354

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sir Henry Cooper Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Princess Elizabeth Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Hull there are about 5.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpepark Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Parks Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lift Green Way | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dunswell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Parkstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Endike Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Frederick Holmes School |  | 2–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BrightStart@Compass](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-compass-ey444166) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [BrightStart@Parks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-parks-2571083) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dunswell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunswell-playgroup-2701949) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Parkstone Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkstone-pre-school-508215) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hull-kingswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey283772) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-2746865) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is BrightStart@Thorpes's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated BrightStart@Thorpes Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can BrightStart@Thorpes take?

BrightStart@Thorpes is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs BrightStart@Thorpes?

BrightStart@Thorpes is run by Aspiring Minds (Hull) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to BrightStart@Thorpes?

Cottingham is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact BrightStart@Thorpes?

You can call 01482 805360 and visit www.brightstartdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588337)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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