Hydesville Tower School

25 Broadway North, Walsall WS1 2QG
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9.9 43 Reviews
  • Hydesville Tower School, Walsall
Hydesville Tower School's Nursery in Walsall offers a happy and nurturing environment in which to prepare your child for life in school.

The nursery is staffed by a highly experienced, expert team who support the children's learning and holistic development.

All children can enjoy the benefits that being part of an independent school brings. These benefits include: dancing, P.E, French and the provision of extra-curricular activities including: ICT, modern dance, art club and music.

The School's proven approach in Nursery is to deliver a careful balance of structured learning and child-initiated free play, where young ones can learn with enjoyment and challenge. They provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to learn through an array of challenging opportunities and age-appropriate fun activities.

This works exceptionally well and enables children to make significantly better than average progress.

You can redeem your 15 hours free early years funding with the nursery. The Nursery also accepts the 30 hours' free childcare grant from eligible families of 3 and 4-year-olds. Contact them for more information.

Care Provided by Hydesville Tower School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sam Smith (Head of Nursery)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Children admitted in the term in which they turn three.
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 6 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, INSET training days, 2 weeks at Christmas & 1 week at the end of the Summer Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Hydesville Tower School

  • £4,118 per term (38 weeks), includes daily hot lunch, a healthy afternoon snack and milk. An additional 12 weeks of Holiday Club provision is also available. Contact the School for details and prices.


  • Parking
  • Offering on-site car park for all Nursery families for drop off/pick up. Also offer a number of free park & ride and park & stride facilities. One of the car parks is located off Lower Rushall Street, within a 10 minute walk of the school. You may park in the car park and then walk your child to school. Alternatively, there is a free shuttle bus to and from the car park and school. The nursery operates this service at the beginning and end of the Nursery day throughout term time. Local working parents have the opportunity to leave their car in the car park whilst they are at work. There is no charge for this service. There is also a free park & ride and park & stride service from Walsall Arboretum extension car park.


Hydesville Tower School Reviews (43)

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9.9

Hydesville Tower School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hydesville Tower School has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the school nursery in September 2023. To say I was anxious could be an understatement. My son was so much behind is his speech and language expression and he is a ball of energy that his other nursery struggled to understand him which caused difficult behaviour for them to manage.
I know they wholeheartedly loved him and tried their best but some days I wondered whether that was enough. He is able to read and understand what he reads. Yet, I was told that it's learnt behaviour because I read with him so much at home. I could say coming to Hydesville saved him because he loves learning and there is plenty of opportunities to do so here, with the weekly sound of the week he learns and repeats everything he learns at home. He is kind and caring and am sure it's from the teachers who are also kind and caring towards him. He is still a ball of energy and these moments are channelled into learning opportunities. I'm grateful to the teachers and leadership.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

We are so pleased you have been happy with Hydesville Tower School Nursery, thank you for your kind words. We look forward to watching your son grow even further during his Hydesville journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hydesville Nursery not only provides a caring and nurturing environment but also has a rich curriculum. We are so pleased to see our little one’s progress in all areas.
The facilities are very good. Whereas we always had a hard time with drop-offs at our previous nursery, this was not an issue when
we started at Hydesville.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

What a wonderful review, thank you! We pride ourselves on our caring and nurturing environment so it means so much that you agree. The Nursery drop off options are valued by lots of parents, so glad you are happy!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was at nursery for 2 years and has now moved to reception. This was the best thing I could ever do for my son. He has improved and grown so much just by going to the nursery. The staff are amazing, they work with the children and they teach them how to be independent. Hydesville have a family
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Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

What a wonderful review, thank you! We are delighted you are so pleased with Hydesville Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery. I am really pleased with the progress my daughter has made since she started a year ago. All staff are amazing and my daughter has a great relationship with them. I do not hesitate in recommending this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that you would recommend us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since September 2022. I have nothing but praise for all the staff. He has learnt so much in such a small amount of time and is always excited to attend. The class sizes are small therefore all the children get a lot of individual attention. The staff have a lot of knowledge
of my Son interests, likes and dislikes. I would highly recommend Hydesville Tower School.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

What a fantastic review, thank you! We're delighted that you are so happy and look forward to seeing how your son develops during the remainder of his time in Hydesville Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely outstanding nursery my son started Hydesville Tower School in September 2021 and will be starting pre-prep this coming September.
He’s come on in leaps and bounds since being at Hydesville! Hydesville gives your children the most amazing foundation to start their school life.
My son loves
his brilliant teacher and all of his friends to the point he asks me if he can go to nursery over the weekend!
It’s the best decision we made!

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you for your fantastic review. We are so pleased your son has settled in so well at Hydesville Nursery and we love having him with us too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well, what can I say, what an amazing nursery and school, my daughter simply can’t wait to go to nursery in the morning. Hydesville has made her so confident and outgoing. The level she is at already at the age of 3 years old is exceptional, and this is mainly down to the excellent staff at Hydesville.
Every member of staff know all the pupils by name and it has a very welcoming family feel. We are so glad, we chose Hydesville for our daughter's education.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are delighted you are so pleased with Hydesville. We agree, our family feels the environment and staff are pretty amazing! Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All-round outstanding.
Can not give the nursery enough stars.
Superb start into a child's school journey. The staff are very friendly and approachable. Child development is second to none, worth every penny.
Highly recommend. Thank you to the manager and your amazing team.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Wow, such a fantastic review, thank you so much! I will be sure to pass on your comments to the manager and her team.
Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hydesville Tower School Nursery is quite simply the best nursery. I cannot rate it highly enough. My eldest son attended from 2018 and has continued to progress through the school, a decision we made after seeing the exemplary education and care he received at the very earliest experience of his formal
education. He left for Reception with such a solid foundation of learning far exceeding that of his peers, this is credited to the nurturing staff- they truly care for each and every child. My youngest son is within the nursery setting now and I wouldn't have chosen a different provider for him, the staff cater to each child's individual needs. The introduction of the parents' app has been wonderful - giving parents daily picture/video updates of the children's activities, added to this is the use of another app where homework can be uploaded and feedback is given - a seamless progression into Reception. The new outdoor classroom has been carefully planned with Early Years as the focus. Thank you, Hydesville!

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We agree, our Nursery provides a solid foundation for children to begin their educational journey, so we thank you for recognising that. It's also good to hear that the two parents' apps are keeping you informed and engaged with us, as working in partnership with parents is so important to us. Thank you for entrusting your children in our care too; the progress they have made with us has been immense. We look forward to watching their growth and development, as they progress through our Prep School.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This school is absolutely excellent, I can't fault anything. My son has been here since he was 2 and loves every second. The staff are amazing and the learning and teaching is outstanding. My child has flourished and I have no doubt he will continue to do so.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so pleased your son is happy at Hydesville and we look forward to watching him continue to flourish under our fantastic staff's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined nursery at Hydesville Tower School in January 2021 and it’s the best decision we ever made, his previous nursery was good but we always had issues with him wanting to go in; not anymore! His confidence is booming and he is so happy to go in every day, the range of topics covered and the
communication between school and home is faultless. The school were flexible with us when he joined as we had concerns about full-time but we shouldn’t have been, within 3 weeks he wanted to be there every day of the week. My son has made some fantastic friends who I’m sure will be friends for life, any concerns we have had have been addressed by the head of nursery who is absolutely incredible with both the children and parents. My son even told her this week that he loved her!
The best choice of nursery in the area if you want your child to have the best start in life.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Wow, thank you so much! We are delighted you and your son are so happy with us. It's so lovely to hear he enjoys his time with us and he has made such close friends already. Thank you for your kind words about our Head of Nursery; the team do an amazing job and it is great to hear they are loved!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Hydesville Tower School. If you are looking for a nurturing and supportive nursery, Hydesville Tower School exceeds this very well. Hydesville Tower School was the first nursery my son attended, starting on a part time basis and progressing to full time after one week.
From being a shy little boy he is now full of confidence. As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring to know your child is in a happy, safe and wonderful environment, which Hydesville Tower School has proven to be. The head of nursery and all the Early Years staff provide so much care, attention and positivity. The level of academic learning and child-initiated play is second to none. I feel this nursery speaks for itself when your child bounces out at the end of the day, saying they have had a fantastic day!

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

What a fantastic review, thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you are so happy with our nurturing and supportive environment and that your children enjoy your time with us. Thank you so much!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Hydesville in September 2020. She was at another nursery previously since she was 10 months old, which I thought was good, but this nursery has made me realise what excellent nursery provision is. Her confidence, the structure, the fun... my daughter loves it. The Friday forestry
school, ballet Tuesdays, dance Thursdays - it’s fantastic, with structured teaching too. Staff are incredible teachers, and my daughter is lucky to be in her class.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you so much for this fabulous review! We are delighted you are so pleased with Hydesville and that your daughter is enjoying her time with us. We look forward to watching her grow and develop as she continues her Hydesville journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has grown so much since starting here and has become such an independent and confident boy. He loves coming to nursery every day. I love seeing all the activities he does on the parents' app - such a varied timetable, from dancing to forestry school. They give homework every Friday which is
brilliant as I can work with him at home. Parent consultations are brilliant as I get information on his progress regularly. All the staff are very welcoming and bring the best out of my child. I can’t thank the nursery staff enough as they go above and beyond to support my child and make nursery fun. This is an excellent nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend this to everyone.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

What a fantastic review, thank you so much for your positive words about our Nursery and staff! It's great to hear your son has grown so much already and we look forward to watching his independence and confidence develop throughout our Nursery and beyond.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started her nursery journey at another establishment and for many months remained very shy and quiet. Since starting at Hydesville Nursery, she’s really come out of her shell and her confidence has skyrocketed. I’m so impressed with how the nursery team have inspired her willingness to learn.
The nursery has also really impressed with the diversity and variety of curriculum they offer. From learning about Navraatri to feeding the ducks and petting visiting animals - my daughter has experienced a wide range of activities, second to none. The nursery has really exceeded my expectations and I’m confident my daughter will get the best possible pre-school experience possible.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so pleased that your daughter is enjoying her time at Hydesville and is growing in confidence. It's also great to hear how happy you are with our curriculum, and we promise many more fun times ahead!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well established a very fun nursery for my 3-year-old. The staff are very friendly and work really well with the children. I have seen a huge difference in my child who just started in September; he is more independent and has already picked up a lot of vital learning abilities within the nursery. Can’t
recommend enough, very helpful staff who have made my little one very comfortable in the nursery, recommend to any parent looking for a very good nursery.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

We are delighted to hear such positive comments about Hydesville; thank you for your wonderful review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff who are supportive. My daughter loves it at nursery and enjoys attending there. Homework is always given and my daughter has progressed so much in such a small space of time. Can’t wait how she gets on by the end of the year.

Reply from Sarah Archer, Marketing Manager at Hydesville Tower School

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad you are happy at Hydesville, and we look forward to supporting your daughter and helping her to progress even further throughout her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My older son started nursery in 2015 and is currently in Upper Prep. From the moment he started to this day the staff at Hydesville Tower School have been excellent. My older son was very shy, therefore, choosing the right school was imperative. We looked at various independent schools, some with very
impressive facilities. However, it was Hydesville Tower School which as a family we gravitated towards. The warmth that was shown to us, pastoral care and the small setting for class sizes, was exactly what we were looking for as a family. The emphasis also given on the child’s mental wellbeing was also something we wanted. I was given some advice which still rings true to this day “don’t make your child fit into a school, let the school fit around your child”. Therefore, when it came to selecting a school for my younger son, who currently is in nursery, we knew this was the perfect choice. Again, the nursery staff have worked closely with us as a family settling my younger son into a good routine where I can see he is thriving.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy spent almost 2 years in the nursery and I can honestly say that I could not imagine a better place for him than Hydesville Tower School nursery. The head of the nursery and her team work closely with the parents and provide excellent services. My little boy was always happy and excited
to go back the next day. He loved the forest school activity and the trips and he was enjoying playing with his little friends. The class was small and the teachers were able to spend enough time with each child individually and in a group. He grew in confidence in his writing and reading and he was well prepared for Reception.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending Hydesville Tower just after he turned 3, it was an amazing journey watching him grow and develop under the watchful and caring eyes of the fantastic team of teachers and assistants. The nursery was very supportive of my little one and encouraged us as parents. We are always
so pleased to reflect on the progress our little one made while in Hydesville Tower School nursery. We appreciated the daily feedback from the teachers, the regular encounter with the head and chat with my little one even on very cold winter mornings, the variety of food we knew our little one was exposed to and the structure he was introduced to which has made him a well rounded confident and independent little boy. Bless. The thought of Hydesville Tower brings only a smile to my face and my family's.
Thank you Hydesville Tower School.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.936)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10 for Hydesville Tower School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.936 for Hydesville Tower School is calculated as follows: ( (282 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.936

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hydesville Tower School is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Samantha Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1987

I first came to Hydesville Tower School in January 1987 and from a very young age I knew that my true profession would be caring for young children and watching them grow into well-grounded little individuals.
I truly believe that Hydesville is a real part of my family and a wonderful place to be. It has always been an aim of mine to create a lifelong lasting impression on the individual child’s learning and development. I feel that it is imperative that all children can access high-quality education and a broad balanced curriculum, which is conducive to promoting powerful and active little learners.


We actively promote routine within the daily programme, balanced with adult guided structured learning and a recognition of an accurate account of what a child can do is at the heart of our personalised learning models during child-initiated activities.


I really enjoy leading a team of dedicated, hardworking Early Years’ practitioners, who bring a wealth of experience and a robust understanding of the Early Years’ Foundation Stage Curriculum. This not only supports our youngest children to learn effectively but gives me confidence that our children’s needs are put first and we facilitate a high level of quality with tireless commitment.


Laura

Laura Willis

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Head

Joined: 2005

My name is Laura Willis and my role is that of Deputy Head within the Nursery setting.


I have been employed at Hydesville Tower School Nursery for 15 years, starting in 2005. I have developed not only on my own learning journey but that of students past and present. In 2012 I obtained my Early Years Foundation Degree and progressed my career.


When engaging with the children I enjoy creating and nurturing ideas they have, allowing them to develop their own ideas within our friendly, family teaching environment. If required I can seek support from further specialised roles.


I thrive on a stimulating outdoor environment, a rich indoor learning environment where children and grow and flourish as well as being encouraged to play, inspire to learn and support them in nurturing a future.
I aim to give each child a unique and dynamic learning experience whilst guiding them to lay the foundations for their education, personal, social, and emotional development here at Hydesville.


One of the main things I really like about our Hydesville family is the sense of community, with such strong, positive relationships with the children and parents which is underpinned by our superb and effective teamwork, where we all work together to make it a special place for every child to be able to thrive and succeed.


I look forward to welcoming your child into the Nursery and being part of their early learning and development and seeing them grow throughout the years they will be with us.