# Hillside House Nursery

Hillside House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hillside House, Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, SHREWSBURY, SY3 0AU, in Bayston Hill, Shropshire. It is registered for 90 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hillside House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey104253  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hillside House, Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, SHREWSBURY, SY3 0AU
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01743 872203
- Website: http://hillsidehousenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hillside House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hillside-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY104253

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 23 January 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 30 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104253

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY104253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104253)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104253)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104253)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1929106)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillside House, Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, SHREWSBURY, SY3 0AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.664352,-2.773047

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Condover CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hillside House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey489172) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Condover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/condover-pre-school-2565533) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stargazers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stargazers-nursery-ey318145) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Farm Friends](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farm-friends-ey303577) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Radbrook Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radbrook-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489553) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Opportunity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-pre-school-259068) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Hillside House Nursery was inspected on 23 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Hillside House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hillside House Nursery?

Hillside House Nursery is run by Hillside House Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hillside House Nursery?

You can call 01743 872203 and visit hillsidehousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104253)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillside+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJl9ykcHt1cEgRvgfmvMg76dc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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