# Acorn Grove Nursery

Acorn Grove Nursery is a full-day nursery at Woodville Children's Centre, Shirley Road, Cheetham Hill, M8 0NE, in Crumpsall, Manchester. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-grove-nursery-ey280214  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodville Children's Centre, Shirley Road, Cheetham Hill, M8 0NE
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 0161 740 5687
- Website: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/acorn-grove-nursery/
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY280214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 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/EY280214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY280214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280214)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280214)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1816840)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodville Children's Centre, Shirley Road, Cheetham Hill, M8 0NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.509539,-2.237681

- Station: Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), 0.1 miles
- Station: Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crumpsall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hendham Vale, 0.5 miles
- Park: Mandley Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Manchester there are about 4.6 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Olive School, Manchester | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oasis Academy Temple | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Toras Emes |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| King David Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lote Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lote-tree-nursery-2821454) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bearnecessities Wrap Around Care @ Abraham Moss](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearnecessities-wrap-around-care-abraham-moss-ey491055) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey371820) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tarbiyah Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarbiyah-nurseries-ey339005) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Crumpsall Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crumpsall-park-playgroup-ey268025) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hillcity Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillcity-day-nursery-ey473736) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Acorn Grove Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Acorn Grove Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Grove Nursery?

Acorn Grove Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

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

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Grove Nursery?

You can call 0161 740 5687 and visit nursery.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280214)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Grove+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSdjWZ0iwe0gRd3Eqv5ldgYQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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