Full-day nursery in Tinkers Bridge, Milton Keynes

Acorn at Hedgerows

Netherfield Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP · Getting there

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Ofsted inspection, before November 2025

Good

Inspected 1 August 2024 · Full inspection

  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?

This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.

Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2022Reference 2679438Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 1 August 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places42 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Fees

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Hours and ages

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Getting there

Netherfield Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP · More nurseries in MK6

Directions

Buses

5 bus stops within 400 m, including Langland School, Simpson Roundabout North and Simpson Roundabout East.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Ouzel Valley Park8 min walk
  • Ashland Lakes9 min walk
  • Walton Lake9 min walk
  • Canal Broadwalk10 min walk
  • Community Orchard11 min walk
  • Playground3 min walk

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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What parents say

5.0on Google, November 2026

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About Acorn at Hedgerows

Acorn at Hedgerows is a full-day nursery at Netherfield Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP, in Tinkers Bridge, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Run by Acorn Early Years Foundation (charity), which runs 18 nurseries.

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NurseryOfstedFull day fromHoursAgesDistance
Acorn at HedgerowsThis nursery Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet This nursery
Little Bears Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 0.3 miles
Little Tinkers PreschoolFull-day nursery Outstanding not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 0.4 miles
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes HospitalFull-day nursery Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 0.8 miles
Acorn at Mulberry BearFull-day nursery Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 0.8 miles
Walton NurseryFull-day nursery Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 0.8 miles
Ducklings @ Monkston ParkSessional pre-school Good not shared yet not shared yet not shared yet 1.2 miles

A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.

Nearby areas

Schools nearby

  • Langland Community School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 under 0.1 miles
  • Lift Charles Warren Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected July 2025 0.4 miles
  • The Redway School ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
  • Moorlands Centre Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2024 0.4 miles
  • Moorland Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected December 2023 0.4 miles
  • New Chapter Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2022 0.8 miles
  • Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision ages 4–19 0.8 miles
  • Falconhurst School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2021 1.0 miles

Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.

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Questions parents ask

What is Acorn at Hedgerows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn at Hedgerows Good at its inspection on 1 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

How many children can Acorn at Hedgerows take?

Acorn at Hedgerows is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

Who runs Acorn at Hedgerows?

Acorn at Hedgerows is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

What is the nearest station to Acorn at Hedgerows?

Fenny Stratford is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact Acorn at Hedgerows?

You can call 01908 394996 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

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