# Hillbury House Nursery

Hillbury House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TH, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillbury-house-nursery-130690  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01273 730004
- Website: http://www.hillburyhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 130690

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 October 2023, 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/16/130690

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 130690). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130690)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130690)
- 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/16/130690)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1747464)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.834460,-0.169793

- Station: Hove, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hove Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Hove Station](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-hove-station-ey538794) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shirley Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-street-day-nursery-2590365) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cromwell-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey395529) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Montessori Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Honeycroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeycroft-130746) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Robins Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nursery-school-2864923) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillbury House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillbury House Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillbury House Nursery take?

Hillbury House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hillbury House Nursery?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hillbury House Nursery?

You can call 01273 730004 and visit www.hillburyhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130690)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillbury+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUSsAJkWFdUgRuO5FcVybcKk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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