# Acorn Child Care UK

Acorn Child Care UK is a full-day nursery at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS, in Eastfield, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-220111  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS
- Registered places: 120
- Ofsted URN: 220111

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 August 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/16/220111

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 220111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220111)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220111)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220111)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003581)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.258853,-0.852123

- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grange Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eastfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Arbours Park South, 0.3 miles
- Park: College Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Conifer Rise Open Space, 0.4 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 West Northamptonshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Billing Brook Special School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Owls Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-2542692) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Readwell Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/readwell-care-ey477722) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Samuels Christian Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/samuels-christian-nursery-2509750) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-2555613) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638089) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-ey349315) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Child Care UK's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Child Care UK Good at its inspection on 10 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Child Care UK take?

Acorn Child Care UK is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220111)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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