# Hilltop Nursery

Hilltop Nursery is a full-day nursery at Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW, in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltop-nursery-130691  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01273 696011
- Run by: [Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sussex-community-nhs-foundation-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 130691

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 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/16/130691

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1997 (Reference 130691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130691)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130691)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130691)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/207577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.830286,-0.114863

- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: William Clarke Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pepperpot Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperpot-nursery-ltd-130707) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pepper-Pot Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepper-pot-nursery-partnership-2734247) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2561556) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Roundabout Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-nursery-ey334821) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ey546064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey499591) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hilltop Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hilltop Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hilltop Nursery take?

Hilltop Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hilltop Nursery?

Hilltop Nursery is run by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hilltop Nursery?

London Road (Brighton) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hilltop Nursery?

You can call 01273 696011.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130691)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hilltop+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq6qqtuyFdUgRQWbz85H4vR0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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