# Acorn at Mulberry Bear

Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a full-day nursery at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, in Walton Hall, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-2696739  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01908 752960
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2696739

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 November 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/16/2696739

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2696739). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696739)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696739)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696739)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/118843)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.024924,-0.709727

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mulberry Lawn, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Open University grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Zen Garden Relaxation Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ouzel Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Walton Lake, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school | All-through | 3–16 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 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 |
| Lift Charles Warren | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Langland Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heronsgate School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Heronshaw School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Monkston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Walton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-nursery-ey349307) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Monkston Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-park-ey437560) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Tinkers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-ey397284) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Bears Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-nursery-ltd-ey226139) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn at Hedgerows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-2679438) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn at Kents Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-ey447040) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn at Mulberry Bear's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn at Mulberry Bear Good at its inspection on 26 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn at Mulberry Bear take?

Acorn at Mulberry Bear is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn at Mulberry Bear?

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

### What is the nearest station to Acorn at Mulberry Bear?

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

### How do I contact Acorn at Mulberry Bear?

You can call 01908 752960 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696739)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+at+Mulberry+Bear&query_place_id=ChIJF8vnQWmrd0gRqeaWWRmkbCk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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