# 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-2679438  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Netherfield Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01908 394996
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/acorn-hedgerows
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2679438

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 2024, 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/16/2679438

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2679438). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679438)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679438)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679438)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Netherfield Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.020501,-0.726737

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ouzel Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ashland Lakes, 0.4 miles
- Park: Walton Lake, 0.4 miles
- Park: Canal Broadwalk, 0.4 miles
- Park: Community Orchard, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langland Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lift Charles Warren | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Redway School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Moorland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New Chapter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Falconhurst School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bears Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-nursery-ltd-ey226139) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tinkers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-ey397284) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-hospital-ey422543) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn at Mulberry Bear](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-2696739) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Walton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-nursery-ey349307) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Monkston Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-park-ey437560) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679438)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+at+Hedgerows&query_place_id=ChIJ_4azGwyrd0gREAaD9NMg6UM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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