# The Hilltoppers

The Hilltoppers is a full-day nursery at The Hill Primary Academy, Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0DS, in Thurnscoe East, Barnsley. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hilltoppers-ey547575  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Hill Primary Academy, Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0DS
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01709 897533
- Website: https://astreahilltoppers.org/contact/
- Ofsted URN: EY547575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY547575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547575)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547575)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Hill Primary Academy, Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.546952,-1.298735

- Station: Thurnscoe, 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Robert Ogden School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Highgate Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Carrfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Astrea Academy Dearne | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Station House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-302864) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thurnscoe Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurnscoe-family-centre-ey340904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids World Goldthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-goldthorpe-ey540553) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids World Dearne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-dearne-ey540554) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 2 (Heather Garth Primary Academy)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-2-heather-garth-primary-academy-2821980) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Dearne Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dearne-family-centre-ey497665) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Hilltoppers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hilltoppers Good at its inspection on 12 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hilltoppers take?

The Hilltoppers is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Hilltoppers?

Thurnscoe is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Hilltoppers?

You can call 01709 897533 and visit astreahilltoppers.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547575)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Hilltoppers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg1292oZzeUgREqLowOIGeZ8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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