# Highwood Day Nursery

Highwood Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 54 Stanton Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9RP, in Stapenhill, Staffordshire. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Poppins Day Nursery (UK) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highwood-day-nursery-ey446455  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Stanton Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9RP
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01283 565069
- Website: http://www.highwooddaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Poppins Day Nursery (UK) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/poppins-day-nursery-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY446455

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY446455). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1248432)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 Stanton Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.790685,-1.619757

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stapenhill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Washlands, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Violet Way Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Edge Hill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| River View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stanton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Christ Church Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lift Anglesey | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Tower View Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Violet Way Nursery And Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/violet-way-nursery-and-care-club-2548232) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-firs-day-nursery-2801079) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Burton and South Derbyshire College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-and-south-derbyshire-college-nursery-218410) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Burton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-burton-2826515) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Our Monkey Club C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-monkey-club-c-i-c-2632753) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey391567) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highwood Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highwood Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highwood Day Nursery take?

Highwood Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Highwood Day Nursery?

Highwood Day Nursery is run by Poppins Day Nursery (UK) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Highwood Day Nursery?

Burton-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highwood Day Nursery?

You can call 01283 565069 and visit www.highwooddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highwood+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXSRZqxcCekgRL6r27DdvmGU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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