# Hillside House Nursery

Hillside House Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Hookagate, Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE, in Hook-a-gate, Shropshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hillside House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey489172  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Hookagate, Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01743 860456
- Website: https://hillsidehousenursery.co.uk/hook-a-gate-nursery/
- Run by: [Hillside House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hillside-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY489172

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489172

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489172). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489172)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489172)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489172)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1912034)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Hookagate, Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.677080,-2.792411

## 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Radbrook Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bowbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Keystone Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Bettws Lifehouse |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| Meole Brace School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stargazers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stargazers-nursery-ey318145) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hillside House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey104253) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Radbrook Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radbrook-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489553) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain at Mytton Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-at-mytton-oak-ey360792) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Bicton Heath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicton-heath-pre-school-224041) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nesscliffe House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesscliffe-house-nursery-school-ey450312) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hillside House Nursery Requires improvement at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Hillside House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 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 860456 and visit hillsidehousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489172)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillside+House+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJDzwO6D6fekgRvnTSaT-twxg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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