# Hopscotch Hove Station

Hopscotch Hove Station is a full-day nursery at 49a Goldstone Villas, HOVE, BN3 3RT, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 33 reviews (November 2026). It is run by ACPH Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-hove-station-ey538794  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49a Goldstone Villas, HOVE, BN3 3RT
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01273 711480
- Website: https://www.hopscotch.uk.com/our-nurseries/hove-station
- Run by: [ACPH Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acph-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY538794

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538794

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY538794). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538794)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538794)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538794)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/924979)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49a Goldstone Villas, HOVE, BN3 3RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.833386,-0.171263

- Station: Hove, 0.1 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hove Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Museum Gardens, 0.5 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hillbury House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillbury-house-nursery-130690) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shirley Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-street-day-nursery-2590365) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Honeycroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeycroft-130746) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Robins Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nursery-school-2864923) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cromwell-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey395529) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Montessori Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopscotch Hove Station's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Hove Station Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Hove Station take?

Hopscotch Hove Station is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hopscotch Hove Station?

Hopscotch Hove Station is run by ACPH Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hopscotch Hove Station?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hopscotch Hove Station?

You can call 01273 711480 and visit www.hopscotch.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538794)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Children%27s+Nurseries+-+Hove+Station&query_place_id=ChIJj3lWZUWFdUgRoFxRT06fld4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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