# Acorn At Cold Harbour

Acorn At Cold Harbour is a full-day nursery at Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD, in The Bowl, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-cold-harbour-2556721  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD
- Registered places: 54
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2556721

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2556721). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.008941,-0.753533

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tattenhoe Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Furzton Lake, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Romans Field School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| White Spire School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| New Chapter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-furzton-2776098) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Melrose Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-pre-school-playgroup-141755) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Lynmouth Crescent Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-lynmouth-crescent-furzton-2888810) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rascals Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-preschool-2697767) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons@abbeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-abbeys-ey498050) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Wendy House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-141769) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn At Cold Harbour's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn At Cold Harbour Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn At Cold Harbour take?

Acorn At Cold Harbour is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn At Cold Harbour?

Acorn At Cold Harbour is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn At Cold Harbour?

Bletchley is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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