# Hillside Pre-School

Hillside Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Air Balloon Hill Primary School, Hillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PB, in Whiteway, Bristol. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-106982  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Air Balloon Hill Primary School, Hillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0117 947 8371
- Website: http://www.hillsidepreschoolbristol.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 106982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 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/16/106982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 106982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106982)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106982)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/607816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Air Balloon Hill Primary School, Hillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.459187,-2.528005

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Troopers Hill field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Troopers Hill Field Play Area, 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Summerhill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Summerhill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Beacon Rise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| E-ACT the Kingfisher School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [K M C Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-m-c-preschool-ey558581) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Kingsway Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-kingsway-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey543310) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2537802) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Rocking Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-day-nursery-ey547075) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews Hole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-crews-hole-2734010) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hillside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-day-nursery-ey461545) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillside Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillside Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillside Pre-School take?

Hillside Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hillside Pre-School?

Lawrence Hill is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hillside Pre-School?

You can call 0117 947 8371 and visit www.hillsidepreschoolbristol.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106982)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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