# Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green

Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green is a full-day nursery at Church Lane, Northampton, NN7 1BA, in Brafield-on-the-Green, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-brafield-on-the-green-ey542270  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Lane, Northampton, NN7 1BA
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01604 891788
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/brafield
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY542270

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542270

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542270). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542270)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542270)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542270)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Lane, Northampton, NN7 1BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.223351,-0.798368

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogenhoe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Little Houghton Church of England Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Denton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cogenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cogenhoe-preschool-220193) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Houghton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-houghton-day-nursery-ey431187) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-riverside-2782576) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey537955) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-day-nursery-ltd-2825342) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton, Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-riverside-ey469243) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green take?

Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green?

Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

### How do I contact Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green?

You can call 01604 891788 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542270)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Childcare+at+Brafield%2C+Northampton&query_place_id=ChIJ2X2NTTYId0gR737M_66i83U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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