# Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd

Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Freechurch Hall, Hillside Road, Chorleywood, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 5AS, in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-chorleywood-ltd-ey404609  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Freechurch Hall, Hillside Road, Chorleywood, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 5AS
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01923 284878
- Website: https://hillsidepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY404609

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 December 2022, 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/EY404609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2009 (Reference EY404609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404609)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404609)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Freechurch Hall, Hillside Road, Chorleywood, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 5AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.651895,-0.522874

- Station: Chorleywood, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: The Swillet Play Area, 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Russell School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chorleywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Chenies School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hollybush Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollybush-montessori-ey539613) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Old MacDonald's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonalds-day-nursery-ey335504) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cakes Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cakes-montessori-school-ey421321) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-shepherds-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey410094) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Berry Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-lane-nursery-ey297245) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Kiddies Cove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-cove-day-nursery-2887571) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd Good at its inspection on 16 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd take?

Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd?

Chorleywood is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd?

You can call 01923 284878 and visit hillsidepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404609)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillside+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJaUvgDE1odkgRrMMCpkQSvqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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