# Acorn Community Nursery

Acorn Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2JE, in Castlefields, Halton. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-community-nursery-303430  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2JE
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01928 576369
- Ofsted URN: 303430

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2023, 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/16/303430

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2000 (Reference 303430). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303430)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303430)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303430)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/123315)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.339719,-2.692185

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Halton Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Norton Priory, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-st-marys-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2692938) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [World of Wonder Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/world-of-wonder-day-nursery-2891173) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Windmill Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [JJ's Early Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jjs-early-explorers-ltd-2568870) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Community Nursery take?

Acorn Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Community Nursery?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Community Nursery?

You can call 01928 576369.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303430)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Community+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ75gW8rjiekgR4ue10ozc2cA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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