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The Hilltoppers

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Hill Primary Academy, Tudor Street, Rotherham, S63 0DS · Barnsley
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

The Hilltoppers Nursery, located in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, is a 43-place facility associated with The Hill Primary Academy and supported by the Astrea Academy Trust. The nursery prides itself on fostering a calm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each child can thrive and develop at their own pace.

They cater to a broad age range, with a dedicated baby room for infants aged 3 months to 2 years, and a mixed-age room for toddlers and preschoolers from 2 to 5 years old. Recognising the diverse needs of families, Hilltoppers offers flexible funded and non-funded sessions, including options for 15- and 30-hour government funding, which can be applied during term-time or spread throughout the academic year.

To further assist working parents, the nursery also provides wrap-around care, encompassing breakfast and after-school clubs for children attending their nursery or Reception at The Hill Primary Academy. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the nursery for additional details or to arrange a visit to experience the setting firsthand and meet the team.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing nursery. Staff take the time to get to know children well and develop positive relationships. As a result, children are engaged in their play and make good progress.

Flexible sessionsWrap-around carePart of Astrea Academy TrustDedicated baby room

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7.30am until 5pm; Thursday and Friday, 7.30am until 4pm.

Session types

Full day, Flexible sessions, Wrap-around care, Breakfast club, After-school club

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Hilltoppers

Last inspected 12 February 2025 · Sean Sly

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing nursery. Staff take the time to get to know children well and develop positive relationships. As a result, children are engaged in their play and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well designed and carefully considers children's interests and home lives.
  • Staff support children well to gain good communication and language skills.
  • Staff promote children's understanding of oral health.
  • Staff value working in partnership with parents.
  • All staff report that they are happy working in the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to understand the learning intention of planned physical development outdoor activities so that they can consistently support and challenge all children
  • 2further improve communication and information-sharing with parents to provide more consistency about their children's progress and how to extend their learning at home
  • 3clarify how children's awareness of online safety will be consistently promoted by staff.
Inspection #10372286 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they receive regular updates via an online platform and that they feel well informed about their children's daily experiences.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. They are able to access the setting and the opportunities that staff provide for them. The staff work well with parents and wider professionals so that specific programmes of support can be implemented swiftly for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff recognise that many children have limited access to outdoor play. As a result, staff provide many opportunities for children to learn outside so that they learn about the world around them. Outdoors, toddlers are provided with opportunities to develop pulling, pushing and climbing skills.

Parent Reviews of The Hilltoppers

5.0
(1)
Rute
a year ago

My daughter joined when she was 1y8m. The staff is amazing. She cries most days when I leave her but I know they take good care of her. I really appreciate them because they always let me how happy she was 5 minutes inside the nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2019

  • February 2025Good
  • April 2019Good

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