# Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery

Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 23 Gladstone Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4RF, in Upper Soundwell, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillsides-secret-garden-day-nursery-ey461990  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23 Gladstone Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4RF
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0117 904 7106
- Website: http://www.hillsidessecretgarden.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY461990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 October 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/EY461990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2013 (Reference EY461990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461990)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461990)
- 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/EY461990)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/577968)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 23 Gladstone Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474528,-2.505655

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy |  | 5–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kings' Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-soundwell-2734009) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Apple Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-pre-school-135973) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Staple Hill Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staple-hill-stars-pre-school-ey449018) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Sheep Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sheep-pre-school-ey474471) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey305073) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Page Park Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/page-park-preschool-136048) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery take?

Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery?

You can call 0117 904 7106 and visit www.hillsidessecretgarden.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461990)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillsides+Secret+Garden+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJbcYoLvGPcUgRKPpzbk1UsHM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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