# Acorn at Kents Hill

Acorn at Kents Hill is a full-day nursery at Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 6JF, in Monkston, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-ey447040  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 6JF
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01908 200281
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/acorn-at-kents-hill
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY447040

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447040

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY447040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447040)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447040)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447040)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/109335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 6JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.032654,-0.695612

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wilsley Pound Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Firthwood Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Eridge Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kents Hill Park and Sports Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kents Hill Park, 0.3 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school | All-through | 3–16 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heronshill School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakgrove School | All-through | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Middleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wavendon Gate School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Broughton Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-st-barts-2603041) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Monkston Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-park-ey437560) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-2702662) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons@Wavendon Gate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-wavendon-gate-2505271) | Outstanding |  |  | 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn at Kents Hill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn at Kents Hill Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn at Kents Hill take?

Acorn at Kents Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn at Kents Hill?

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

### How do I contact Acorn at Kents Hill?

You can call 01908 200281 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447040)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+at+Kents+Hill&query_place_id=ChIJueY3qEerd0gR9L1TdwSpbWM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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