# Hilltops Pre School

Hilltops Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Stones Methodist Church, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4JU, in Ripponden, Calderdale. It is registered for 22 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Hopscotch Corner Out of School Club Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltops-pre-school-2741097  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stones Methodist Church, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4JU
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01422 825596
- Website: http://www.hilltopspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hopscotch Corner Out of School Club Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hopscotch-corner-out-of-school-club-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2741097

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741097

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2741097). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741097)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741097)
- 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/16/2741097)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stones Methodist Church, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.668859,-1.951499

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Primary School In Rishworth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ripponden Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Barkisland CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ripponden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripponden-pre-school-2549898) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [3 Corners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/3-corners-2890064) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Triangle House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-house-private-day-nursery-2709241) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Grass Roots Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-private-day-nursery-ey555772) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Grass Roots @ New Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-new-road-2621946) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Sowood Pre-School And Community Association](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowood-pre-school-and-community-association-ey561596) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hilltops Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Hilltops Pre School was inspected on 12 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hilltops Pre School take?

Hilltops Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hilltops Pre School?

Hilltops Pre School is run by Hopscotch Corner Out of School Club Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hilltops Pre School?

You can call 01422 825596 and visit www.hilltopspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741097)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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